Neil and Alison McLaughlin: death of Scottish couple treated as apparent murder-suicide as police launch probe

Police are probing the death of a couple in the west of Scotland in an apparent murder-suicide.

Alison McLaughlin, 53, was found dead alongside her husband Neil McLaughlin, 57, at their home in Greenock at around 5.05pm on Friday January 5. Their bodies were found by attending officers at the scene.

Police Scotland are treating Ms McLaughlin's death as murder, while her husband's death is being treated as not suspicious. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of the couple.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of both Alison and Neil. They have asked for privacy at what is a very difficult time for them.

"I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we carried out our investigation. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."