Detectives following "various lines of inquiry" into Fife grandmother's murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a Fife grandmother beaten to death with a rolling pin in her own home have said they are following various lines of inquiry.
Mary Logie, 82, was found dead in the living room of her flat in the Green Gates area of Leven, Fife, at around 8pm on Tuesday January 5.
She had suffered serious head injuries in what officers have described as a ''brutal'' and ''horrific'' crime. Police Scotland confirmed last Thursday that a murder investigation into the death was being launched.
Since then, the force said it has received a number of new calls.
The public appeal is also ongoing, with detectives particularly keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious in the Green Gates area in the days and hours before Mrs Logie was found.
Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale said: I wish to thank the Leven community who have assisted police since the start of this investigation and shown tremendous support for the work that's being carried out.
We have spoken with a number of people who have all been extremely forthcoming and willing to help in any way they can.
I want to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to identify whoever is responsible for Mary's death and are pursuing various lines of inquiry.
Although such crimes are extremely rare for Leven, Mary's death has had a significant impact on the public and we are utilising all resources at our disposal to bring her killer to justice as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, our inquiry is ongoing and we will continue to have high-visibility patrols within the Green Gates area for the time being.''
Councillor Tom Adams has spoken of the shock felt by the community.
First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family of Mary Logie at this extremely difficult time,'' he said.It's tragic and there is no doubt that this despicable crime has left local residents shocked and angry.
But, as is often the case, the community has come together and is not only supporting one another but also the excellent work being carried out by the police.''