Man charged with murder after death of young woman

are no words. My heart goes out to her family and friends.”

Nicola Blair wrote: “Such a beautiful young woman. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends. No one deserves this. Rest in peace sweetheart, sleep tight.”

Sophie Hamilton said: “Heartbreaking and a terrible waste of a life. Such a vibrant, beautiful, friendly girl.”

And Michael Jewitt added: “Rip Alex, such a genuine and buzzing lassie, you’ll be sorely missed. Thoughts are with your family and pals.”

Officers are urging people who may have information about the incident to come forward.

Detective Inspector Paul Batten of Galashiels CID said: “This is a tragic incident which has ended in the loss of a young

0 Alexandra Stuart died in hospital after an incident in Peebles life. Our thoughts and condolences are with the young woman’s family and they currently being supported by specially trained officers.

“We are keen to speak to anyone with information that can assist our enquiries.”

He added: “I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Cuddyside in Peebles on the morning of Sunday, 6 August, and saw anything that will aid our investigation to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Galashiels CID on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.