A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Angus.

Emergency services were called to a flat on Swan Street in Brechin at around 1.30am on Sunday but were too late to save the 23-year-old care home worker, who succumbed to her injuries in the property.

She has been formally identified as Neomi Smith from Aberdeen.

A 23-year-old man charged with murder following the death is expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald of the Major Investigation Team said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with Neomi’s family and friends at this difficult time. They have requested that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with Neomi’s death.

‘I would like to stress that we are treating this incident as isolated and I would like to thank residents in the local community for their patience whilst we progress with this investigation.’

Friends have paid tribute to Ms Smith describing her as a “loving, caring girl” and “one of a kind.”

Friends, colleagues, many who had met her, and some who hadn’t, expressed sorrow and shock over Neomi’s loss on social media. 

Darcie Westland was among many who expressed their shock on social media, saying: “So sad, you were such a lovely girl, I’m glad I got to meet you! Thoughts are with your family.”