Police hunting "blood-stained" killer after woman murdered in Aberdeen home

Margaret Robertson was found in a flat at Promenade Court in the city on Friday.

Area commander Chief Inspector David Howieson sought to reassure residents following the attack.

He said: I understand that a violent crime of this nature causes significant concerns in the community.

I would like to provide some reassurance that an extensive police inquiry is ongoing, being carried out by local, national and specialist resources.

To that end, there will be an increased police presence in and around Promenade Court for the foreseeable future, including at the police pod - which will be manned 24 hours a day.

I would urge any local residents who have concerns to approach the local officers or to attend at the police pod, where they will be able to have a conversation.''

Detective Inspector Gary Winter urged anyone with information about the attack on Ms Robertson to come forward.

He said: Margaret was found dead in a flat behind me in Promenade Court at 1.20pm on Friday.

My thoughts are with Margaret's family and friends at this tragic time, our family liaison officers are supporting them as we speak.

I'm limited in what I can say, but my appeal is threefold.

Firstly, Margaret was last seen at 6.52pm on Tuesday, September 24 on the ground floor of Promenade Court. I'm appealing for anyone who knows of any sightings of Margaret between that period and when she was found at 1.20pm on Friday.

Secondly, it's our belief that the person or persons responsible for Margaret's murder may be contaminated with blood, on their clothing or on their person.

I'd appeal for anyone with information about anyone with blood on their clothing or on their person between the time period of 6.52pm on September 24 and Friday, September 27 at 1.20pm to get in touch with the police.

Lastly, a general appeal to anyone who has information they think may be relevant to the investigation into Margaret's murder to come forward and let us know.'