A person has appeared in courtroom charged with homicide after a lady was discovered lifeless in a house in Airdrie.
John Paul McLaughlan, 52, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Courtroom on Boxing Day and supplied no plea.
McLaughlan, of Airdrie, was arrested following the loss of life of Stacey Warnock who has been described a “pretty individual” with an “infectious smile”.
The 51-year-old was found by police at a property within the North Lanarkshire city's Barra Drive final Tuesday morning.
McLaughlan was dedicated for additional examination and remanded in custody.
His subsequent courtroom look is ready to happen inside eight days.
Stacey’s devastated associates have been left heartbroken by her loss of life and plenty of paid tribute to her on social media.
Family members described her as a “lovely soul” who was “all the time smiling”.
Laura McWilliams stated: “Your smile was a one off, actually brightened each room you have been in! I hope you’re in your wee mums arms.”
Victoria Watson stated: “I'll treasure our recollections eternally. Your daft chortle and that infectious smile. Might you relaxation at peace our darling Stacey.”
Residents within the quiet cul-de-sac beforehand advised how Stacey had stored to herself lately after transferring into the road.
They advised the Report how they woke as much as forensic officers outdoors the home on Tuesday earlier than floral tributes have been laid on the entrance door of the property.
Candles have been additionally positioned alongside a wall on the driveway.
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