TWO men have been arrested following the death of a woman in Kirkintilloch.
Police Scotland confirmed today that they have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the death of Jennifer Morgan at her home in Alexander Place, Kirkintilloch.
We previously revealed that the loving mum was discovered by her distraught daughter, 11, when she returned home from school at around 3.40pm on Wednesday.
Police Scotland also said another man, 32, was arrested in connection with the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Jennifer Morgan, 33, at her home in Alexander Place, Kirkintilloch, around 3.40pm on Wednesday, April 18. Her relatives are aware.
"Enquiries are continuing.
"One further man, aged 32 years, has also been arrested in connection with the incident."
The arrests come after The Evening Times exclusively revealed that officers were searching a property in Maryhill, where Jennifer is originally from.
We also revealed that Jennifer was discovered by her daughter when she returned home from school on Wednesday.
Neighbours spotted the youngster sitting on a wall alone crying after the grim discovery.
Michael Dunn, 58, above, who has lived in the area for 30 years said: “I came back to my house after taking my wife to a doctor appointment, I spotted the girl and I thought, ‘What is wrong with her?’
“My daughter went over and asked her if she was okay. She said: ‘My mother’s passed away’.
He added: “She’s walked in and seen the blood. Then she has obviously went round and saw her mum, and ran out.
“We took the wee girl in until her dad arrived to take her home. For an 11-year-old lassie to see her mother like that is just horrible.”
Jennifer, who is originally from the city’s Maryhill, had also lived in Coatbridge previously. It is understood that she moved into the property in Kirkintilloch around three weeks ago.
She was described as a loving mother by those closest to her.
A friend, who did not want to be named, told The Evening Times: “She lived for her daughter. She didn’t have much but she had her little girl. She was such a lovely girl and we are all so shocked.”
Her heartbroken sister Laura Evans said that she loved her sister so much, and thanked family and friends for their words.
Another friend described ‘Jen’ as a “happy, bubbly and funny’ lassie who could light up a room with her big smile.
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