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The victim has been named as Joanne Newlands and her family have been informed.
Forensic officers have been pictured scouring through bins and a storage area near to a block of flats in Glasgow where a woman was found dead earlier this week.
Police Scotland launched a murder investigation following a concern for person call to a property in Kirkton Avenue, Knightswood, on Tuesday March 17. Emergency services arrived at around 8pm, but sadly a 41-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been named as Joanne Newlands and her family have been informed. They are being supported by specialist officers.
Today, March 20, forensic teams were pictured raiding through bins and a storage area at the block of flats, as a police cordon was erected around the building. Following a post mortem, Joanne’s death is being treated as suspicious and extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.
On Wednesday, March 18, a 49-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death and later released pending further enquiry.
Yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Gordon MacKenzie said: “Our thoughts are with Joanne’s family and friends at this time. We are providing them with support as our investigation continues.
“An extensive investigation is being carried out and we are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened in the days prior to Joanne’s death.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact us as soon as possible.
Local Area Commander, Chief Inspector Karen Cameron, added: “We understand the significant impact this will have on the community and we would like to thank everyone for their help so far.
“There will be a continued police presence in the area as enquiries continue and anyone with any concerns can speak to officers.”
An online portal has been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information directly to officers.
The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form so they can send information directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S08-PO1
Information can also be passed to Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident 3344 of 17 March, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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