Investigation continues after woman's death in Oxton

A police cordon in place on Arno Road in Oxton following incident on Friday night (November 5, 2026) that led to the death of a woman in her 50s <i>(Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)</i>
A police cordon in place on Arno Road in Oxton following incident on Friday night (November 5, 2026) that led to the death of a woman in her 50s (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)
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AN investigation continues into the unexpected death of a woman in Oxton.

At around 5.30pm on Friday (November 6) police received a report of a concern for the safety of a woman.

Following enquiries, a woman in her 50s was found in the area of Arno Road in the early hours of Saturday morning. She was taken to hospital but passed away later that day.

A 61-year-old man was arrested and later released on conditional bail as part of an investigation into the incident.

On Tuesday morning (November 10) a police scene remained in place with an alleyway taped off.

A statement read: "A post-mortem was carried out to establish the cause of death which has been withheld pending further enquiries.

."As part of these enquiries, detectives have arrested a 61-year-old man in relation to her death. He has been released on conditional bail."

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