A woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a woman at a Stirling care home earlier this month.
Kellyanne McNaughton, 32, appeared at Stirling Sheriff Court today for her second appearance since the incident at Craighall Court in Stirling on March 7.
McNaughton was charged with murdering Michele Rutherford, 54, and also faced two further assault charges. She made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Michele was badly injured during a reported ‘disturbance’ at the care facility.
Michele is understood to have been the care home manager since 2013.
She was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment but sadly passed away a short time later. Two other women, aged 29 and 58, who are understood to be co-workers of Michele, were also hurt during the incident.
Craighall Court, which is run by the Richmond Fellowship Programme, cares for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and mental health struggles.
Detective Inspector Scott Roxburgh said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Michele’s loved ones at this time, along with everyone else involved in this incident.”
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