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Jon Hebditch

Man charged in connection with death of Fife woman Jane Fitzpatrick after body found in car

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Scots woman found in a car.

Jane Fitzpatrick, 48, from Glenrothe s, Fife was discovered in a vehicle in the town on Monday, August 9, at around 9am.

A major probe was launched to establish the circumstances of her death.

Yesterday we told how cops had arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the tragedy.

In a statement today from Fife Police Division, the force has now confirmed a 35-year-old man has been charged in connection.

He is due to appear in court on Monday.

The statement reads: A 35-year-old man has now been charged in connection with the death of a 48-year-old woman in Glenrothes on Monday, 9 August.

"Around 9am on Monday, 9 August, officers were called to Cable Road in Glenrothes, where 48-year-old Jane Fitzpatrick of Glenrothes, was found dead within a car.

"Extensive enquiries have been carried out to establish the exact circumstances surrounding her death and on Friday, 3 September, a 35-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the death. He is due before Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Monday 6th September."

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