Police are searching for a suspected robber after a 79-year-old woman died following a "despicable" attack in her own home.
Emergency services found Margaret Grant seriously-injured at a property in Edinburgh on Friday evening.
Crews rushed to the scene after being called to reports of a disturbance.
Ms Grant was taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where she died that night.
Police Scotland are treating the death as suspicious and believe Ms Grant was targeted by a suspected robber, who entered her house to steal from her.
Officers say that the man responsible may have known his victim and targeted her deliberately
The suspect, who fled from the scene on Restalrig Circus on foot and is still on the run, is described as being white with a Scottish accent, aged between 20 and 30, with combed-back dark hair and approximately 5ft 6ins tall.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing, although his top may have been white on the lower part of his sleeves.
Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Houliston, from the Major Investigation Team, said: "This was a cowardly and despicable attack on an elderly woman within her home.
"It is imperative anyone with any information about what happened makes contact with us so we can find the man responsible.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Margaret at this difficult time."
Speaking on Saturday afternoon, Chief Inspector David Happs, the local area commander, added: "Our inquiries into this incident are at an early stage and ongoing.
"The local community will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
"Our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who has died and specialist officers are providing her next of kin with the necessary support."
Police Scotland is appealing for anyone who was in the Restalrig Circus area on Friday evening, or who recognises the description of the man police are searching for, to get in touch with officers as soon as possible.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3175 of January 24. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
