We are continuing to appeal for people to come forward with information following the death of Rose Johnston.

Rose Johnston, 68, was found at her home on Ancroft Road at around 12.35pm on Saturday 4 October.

A Home Office post-mortem has taken place and the cause of death has been established as a blunt force head injury.

An investigation is underway and house-to-house, CCTV and forensic enquiries are in the process of being carried out.

Rose's family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Catherine Walsh said: “We understand how shocking and distressing this is and our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mrs Johnston.

I know people living in the local community will be understandably upset and concerned but I want them to be reassured we are doing everything in our powers to find the person responsible.

We have a team of detectives who are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry to establish Mrs Johnston’s movements in the days leading up to her death, working through CCTV and doorbell camera footage and speaking to potential witnesses in the local area.

Rose was a popular neighbour on the estate and was well-known person in the community. We are particularly keen for anyone who spoke to Rose in the days before to get in touch.

I am also appealing for anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around Ancroft Road, Moss Side, Grant Road, Mossgate Road and Pagemoss Lane between Thursday 2 October and midday of Saturday 4 October to please contact us as a matter of urgency.

I also urge anyone who has anything significant on their car dashcam or doorbell camera to get in touch.

Your evidence, no matter how small, could be vital to the investigation and help provide her family with answers into what happened.

There is a mobile police station on the estate for residents to come and speak to officers with information which will help with our enquiries or any concerns they have. I would continue to encourage anyone who has any concerns or questions to speak to officers"