Chesser death: man to appear in court today

Hannah Dorans

Police have confirmed the woman who died in the Chesser area at the weekend as Hannah Dorans.

Officers were called to a Hutchison Road flat at 10.25am on Saturday where the 21-year-old woman, who is from Dalkeith, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 23-year-old man has now been charged in connection with her death and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Hannah’s family issued the following statement through Police Scotland: “”Hannah was a much loved daughter, sister and auntie and we are absolutely devastated as a family by her death. We respectfully request privacy at this time as we try to come to terms with our loss.”

Detective Inspector Stuart Alexander of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “This is a very difficult time for Hannah’s family, who we continue to support through dedicated Family Liaison Officers. A man has now been charged in connection with Hannah’s death and we’re not looking for anyone else as part of our enquiries.”

 

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