The “unexplained” death of a Fife woman whose body was discovered in woodland over the weekend is not thought to be suspicious, it has emerged.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind Sunday’s sad scenes in the north of Glenrothes, where 52-year-old Annie Finlay was found in a wooded area accessible from Aboyne Way.
However, while police have yet to formally confirm a cause of death, sources close to the probe have hinted there appears to be no evidence of criminality.
Ms Finlay’s body was found at around 10.30am on Sunday morning, and a police cordon – which was set up immediately after the alarm was raised by a member of the public – remained in place on Monday as inquiries continued.
Three police officers, two in a marked police car, could be seen stationed near the path running alongside the copse where Ms Finlay was discovered.
The scene of Sunday’s grim discovery is less than a quarter of a mile from the Finlay home in Ballater Green, where it is understood Ms Finlay had been staying and where relatives gathered to support each other in the wake of the weekend’s tragic events.
Neighbours have suggested that Ms Finlay, whose first name is actually Sarah but is better known as Annie, had only recently returned from Australia to visit her loved ones.
Locals in Collydean have been left stunned by what happened and the continuing presence of police in the area.
One woman, who did not wish to be named, said: “It’s such a shame to hear what’s gone on and I think everyone’s thoughts are with the family.
“I was out there along that path at the back of 6am on Sunday morning with the dog and never heard or saw anything, so when I found out the lady had been found at the back of 10am…..it’s just come as such a shock to everyone.”
Tributes have been paid to Ms Finlay on social media.
Craig Duncan, a former colleague of hers, said he was saddened to hear of Ms Finlay’s passing.
“A happy girl with not a bad word to say about anyone,” he said.
“My deepest condolences to the family. Am sure she will be sorely missed. By all.”
Ms Finlay’s body was removed by private vehicle at around 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon, and the cordon is expected to be removed in due course.
A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed that the death is currently being treated as “unexplained pending further inquiries”.
