Woman, 28, arrested as pals pay tribute
BY JACKIE GRANT SHOCKED friends have paid tribute to a mum of two after another woman was arrested over her death.
Catherine Ann Campbell’s body was found by police at a property in Renfrew Place, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire.
Emergency services had been called to the scene at 5.25am on Saturday following reports of a disturbance.
Pal Frankie Burns, who had known 39-year-old Catherine since they were teenagers, said: “She was harmless and had a heart of gold.”
He added on social media that it was Catherine’s son’s 18th birthday yesterday.
Stacey Marie Clements described Catherine – also known as Katie – as “a beautiful woman, inside and out”.
Kelly Marie Caulfield, who attended college with Catherine last year, said she was “a lovely lady”.
Meanwhile, Andrea Muir Morrow wrote: “A beautiful soul taken too soon.”
And devastated pal Kari-Ann Hamilton told the Record: “I just can’t believe this has happened.
“We were old friends and she was lovely – always keeping in touch asking how me and my family were.
“She’s been taken far too soon.”
Another pal wrote online: “RIP Catherine Ann, thoughts and prayers are with your kids and family.
“A beautiful soul taken too soon.”
Another added: “Heart breaks for all affected. Those kids though.”
Detective Inspector Pauline Thomson, of the Police Scotland major investigation team, confirmed the death is being treated as suspicious.
She added: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Catherine Ann at this difficult time.
“Inquiries continue into the exact circumstances surrounding the death.
“We have an increased police presence in the area and would like to reassure the public there is no threat to the wider community.
“Anyone with any information that could assist with our investigation is urged to contact officers on 101.”
A 28-year-old woman has been charged in connection with Catherine Ann’s death.
She is due to appeal at Airdrie Sheriff Court today.