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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent

Deaths of Greenock couple treated as murder-suicide

Alison and Neil McLaughlin.
Alison and Neil McLaughlin. ‘Our thoughts remain with [their] family and friends,’ Police Scotland said. Photograph: Police Scotland/PA

Police have confirmed they are treating the deaths of a couple in Greenock, Inverclyde, as murder-suicide.

Alison McLaughlin, 53, and Neil McLaughlin, 57, were found dead at their home at 17:05 on Friday 5 January after a report of concern for their welfare.

Police Scotland said on Thursday that after carrying out extensive inquiries, officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

The force confirmed Alison’s death was being treated as murder and Neil’s death as non-suspicious.

DI Gordon Smith said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of both Alison and Neil. They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time for them.

“I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we carried out our investigation. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

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