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| Death of Janet Methven in Forteviot treated as 'suspicious' | Death of Janet Methven in Forteviot treated as 'suspicious' |
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| The death of an elderly woman in her Perthshire village home is being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed. | |
| Eighty-year-old Janet Methven was found dead by a member of her family at about 17:15 on Monday. | Eighty-year-old Janet Methven was found dead by a member of her family at about 17:15 on Monday. |
| Police were called to her cottage, in Forteviot between Bridge of Earn and Dunning, by the ambulance service. | |
| Forensic officers have been carrying out a "full and detailed" examination of the detached house. | |
| Mrs Methven was said to be well known in the area and was often seen out walking her dogs. | |
| Det Ch Insp Colin Gall, who is leading the investigation, asked the public to get in touch if they had any information about Mrs Methven's death. | |
| ''We would appeal to anyone who has been in the Forteviot area in recent days, particularly drivers who regularly use the route through there, to contact as they may have information that could prove valuable," he said. | ''We would appeal to anyone who has been in the Forteviot area in recent days, particularly drivers who regularly use the route through there, to contact as they may have information that could prove valuable," he said. |
| ''I would also ask local residents to think hard as to whether they have seen anything suspicious at all in the area in recent days, whether a person or a vehicle. | |
| "Again, it could prove to be of great assistance to our investigation.'' | |
| Detectives are also carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area. | Detectives are also carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area. |