Tributes to 'special wee woman' after murder on Glasgow street

Tributes have been paid to a “special wee woman” who was murdered on a street in Glasgow.

Emergency services were called at around 4am on Saturday to a report of a woman injured in Cardowan Road in the Carntyne area of the city.

Elizabeth Colligan, known locally as Betty, was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation was then launched into the 82-year-old’s death.

Loved ones and friends have since paid tribute to the “lovely lady” on social media.

Elizabeth Colligan was murdered on Cardowan Road STV News

Her niece, Yvonne Campbell, wrote: “Rest in peace aunty Betty you will never be forgotten, only one left from my wee ma’s side.

“Hope you are up there at peace with your sister, my wee ma. Love you forever aunty Betty, my wee aunty”.

Charelle McCarvill added: “I still can’t believe this, she was such a lovely woman, I saw her almost every day when she was shopping at Pets at Home.

“RIP Betty thank you for putting a smile on my face when I was working.”

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‘Dangerous man’ on the run after woman murdered on street

People have been warned not to approach Grant McKinnon and to call police immediately

The pensioner for walking her dog Brock in the surrounding area.

Neighbours told STV News that Elizabeth was a “nice lady” and would always see her walking her dog Brock.

The incident has been described as “scary” and locals aren’t “used to things like this happening”.

One resident said: “Betty had a lovely wee soul and was very well known.”

Detectives are hunting for a “dangerous man” who was last seen in the area at the time of the murder.

Grant McKinnon is described as 6ft tall, with a shaved head, last seen wearing a black jacket with a red hood and blue jeans.

Members of the public have been urged not to approach the 30-year-old and to call police immediately if he is spotted.

The force has not confirmed if the ongoing search is linked to the murder investigation.

Police are hunting 'dangerous' Grant McKinnon. — Police are hunting ‘dangerous’ Grant McKinnon. Police Scotland

Detective superintendent Gary Ferguson said: “Grant is considered to be dangerous and I’m appealing for information from the public to help us trace him as soon as possible.

“If anyone sees Grant, they should not approach him but contact police immediately.”

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0523 of April 18, 2026. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.