Man in court accused of murdering 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh

Margaret Parker died at a house on Fernieside Crescent on Tuesday.

Police Scotland have released this image of Margaret Parker
Author: Kara ConwayPublished 23rd May 2024
Last updated 23rd May 2024

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh and attempting to murder two others.

Daniel Parker, 36, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday accused of murdering Margaret Parker.

She was pronounced dead at a house in Fernieside Crescent in the south-east of the Scottish capital on Tuesday.

Police were called to a "disturbance" at the property at about 8.25am that day.

Parker, of Edinburgh, is also accused of attempting to murder a 55-year-old woman and a 42-year-old woman.

He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody pending a further court date.

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