TWO men have been convicted in connection with the 'brutal' murder of Kilmacolm mum Karen Young.

Alan Doherty, 33, was found guilty of murder, and Weir MacKay, 44, of culpable homicide, at the High Court in Glasgow.

Karen's body was found in a flat in Kelburn Terrace, Port Glasgow, on Friday, June 9, 2017.

Detective Chief Inspector Grant MacLeod of the Major Investigations Team, said: “The murder of Karen was brutal and cold hearted, and these two men made extensive steps to try and cover up their crime. This was one of the most complex cases I have ever worked on.

“Karen was a mother and was much-loved by her family and we hope that today’s verdict will give them some comfort in what has been a long and difficult case.

“I am incredibly grateful for the commitment of the officers who worked on this inquiry and would also like to publicly thank the community who came forward with the vital information which helped bring those convicted today to justice.”

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