A man has been charged over the death of a 78-year-old woman and the attempted murder of two others in Edinburgh.

Police Scotland said emergency services were called to a disturbance within a house in the capital’s Fernieside Crescent at around 8.25am on Tuesday.

Pensioner Margaret Parker was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 36-year-old was arrested and charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The suspect has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 55-year-old woman and a 42-year-old woman during the same incident. The force said the women did not require medical treatment.

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Police Scotland said it was an “isolated incident”.

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Margaret Parker and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

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“A continued police presence can be seen in the area as officers continue their enquiries into this isolated incident.”

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A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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