COMMENT

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a young woman died following an alleged assault in Peebles.

Alexandra Stuart was taken to hospital following the incident in the Cuddyside area of the Borders town at about 11.20am on Sunday.

The 22-year-old, from Peebles, died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary that evening.

Nicholas Rogers, 26, was charged with murder and assault when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court yesterday.

He also faced a charge under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.

He did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.

Tributes were paid to a “beautiful young woman” after Ms Stuart’s death as friends took to social media to pass on their condolences to her family.

Chelsea Yardley said: “No words, such a cruel world we live in another gone far too soon.

“RIP beautiful girl, I’ll never forget the memories we made and the laughs you brought to my life, rest easy little beaner.”

Jacquie Czarny posted: “My daughter and son went to school with Alex and I’m so sad to hear this news. There

“This is a tragic incident which has ended in the loss of a young life. Our thoughts are with the young woman’s family”

DET INSP PAUL BATTEN