Mother and daughter stabbed to death in two separate cases 20 minutes apart | the Chronicle

A tragic situation was experienced in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, where a mother and daughter were stabbed to death within 20 minutes, while in different locations.

Emma Robertson Coupland, 39, was stabbed in the parking lot of Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where she worked, and about 20 minutes later his daughter, Nicole anderson (24), he suffered the same fate as his mother, being stabbed in a street in the center of the same town, near the restaurant where he worked, the newspaper reported The mirror.

Unlike her mother, the young woman did not die instantly. However, she later died after being rushed to Crosshouse Hospital.

Scottish Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the two deaths and that there was no one “broader threat” for the community.

In principle, the police said that the incidents were thought to be related, but not related to terrorism. The Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain, said: “Several locations remain cordoned off as officers continue to investigate. We are working to confirm all the circumstances of what happened. If anyone has any information that can help us with our requests, please contact us. “

“It’s understandable that people are surprised by what happened. We are still in the process of establishing all the circumstances. However, I want to assure people that there is no broader threat to the community. The agents will be on patrol and anyone worried can approach them “, added the official.

Route closure

Crawford McGuffie, NHS Ayrshire and Arran Medical Director, said: “Following the police incident tonight, Crosshouse University Hospital has been locked up. Scottish Police have confirmed the risk to patients, staff and visitors to the hospital is minimal and this lockdown has been lifted. There is still a significant police presence on the hospital grounds. We would like to assure everyone who comes to the hospital, especially any patient or staff member on duty, that the Scottish Police have confirmed it is safe to do so. However, if you are concerned, speak to the Scottish police on site. “

Meanwhile, several roads in the area remain closed, including Portland Street, where the second attack took place, and the surrounding streets. East Ayrshire Council tweeted: “Due to serious incidents in Kilmarnock, Scottish Police have reported the following road closures: West George Street, Portland Street and Union Street closed to traffic. Garden Street leading to Hill Street and Portland Street is also closed and there is no access to and from the Witch Rd area. “

Political upheaval

On the other hand, Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Prime Minister, tweeted: Terrible news. My thoughts are with the afflicted. I also think of everyone at Crosshouse Hospital, already grappling with the difficult circumstances of Covid. I am also grateful to our emergency services. Please continue to follow the advice of the Scottish Police “.

Earlier, Humza Yousaf, the Scottish Attorney General, said it was a “Horrible incident. Heartbreaking to families, friends and colleagues of all involved, my thoughts with them all.