Family 'stunned and devastated' after woman, 21, found dead in flat

Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was found dead within a flat in Glen Lee, East Kilbride.

Family ‘stunned and devastated’ after woman, 21, found dead in East Kilbride flatPolice Scotland

The family of a woman found dead in a flat in East Kilbride have been left “stunned and devastated”, as a man was charged in connection with her death.

Emergency services were called to the property on Glen Lee at around 12.10pm on Monday following reports of a death.

The body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was found within. Her family is aware and being supported by police at this time.

Officers have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective chief inspector Susie Cairns, Lanarkshire CID, said: “Phoenix’s family are obviously stunned and completely devastated by what has happened and we will continue to support them and those affected during this very distressing time.

“Officers remain at the scene however there is no wider risk to the public.”

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