Murder inquiry after flat find

A murder inquiry's been launched after a woman was found dead in her flat.

Relatives discovered Angela Humphrey's body in Barmulloch in Glasgow yesterday afternoon after going to check on her.

Following a post mortem examination, the 48-year-old's death is being treated as murder.

Detective Inspector Allan Burton, Major Investigation Teams, said today:

“Angela lived alone and had not been seen since last Friday 21 February around 1300 hours in Balbeggie Street, Sandyhills, Glasgow.

“Yesterday, relatives who had not seen her for a couple of days and concerned that she had not been in touch with them, discovered her body within her home.

“We are obviously very keen to establish her whereabouts between last Friday and when she was found yesterday afternoon. Officers are currently carrying out door to door enquiries in the area and checking local CCTV to establish her last movements.

“Angela is described as white, approximately 5 ft 4 in height, of medium build, with shoulder length black hair. She was wearing black framed glasses, black trousers, black and white trainers, cream and black three quarter length hooded ‘Parka’ type coat.

“She is known to frequent Springburn Shopping Centre and a tanning salon in Springburn Way, Glasgow.

“Anyone with information can contact officers on the non emergency number 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence."