Woman charged with murder after elderly man dies following attempted robbery

Tandy Swinton appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court where she faced a charge of murder and attempted robbery.

Woman charged with murder after elderly man dies following attempted robbery in DundeeiStock

A woman has been charged with murder after a 97-year-old man died in hospital following an attempted robbery.

The elderly man was seriously injured during the incident at a property on Dryburgh Gardens, Dundee on April 25.

He died in hospital a month later on May 25.

Tandy Swinton appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Thursday where she faced a charge of murder and attempted robbery.

The 43-year-old from Dundee made no plea and was remanded in custody.

She is due to appear before court again within the next eight days.

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