Borders man killed in Galashiels incident named as Brian Kowbel after woman charged in connection with death

A man who died after being found injured by police has been formally identified.

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. Officers were alerted to an incident at a property in Chris Paterson Place in Galashiels, at around 6pm on Friday, February 17, said police. They discovered an injured man inside the house. The man, 40, was taken to hospital in the Scottish Borders, police said, however, he was pronounced dead soon after.

The man has been formally identified as Brian Kowbel, 40, who was a resident of the local area.

Officers arrested and charged a 37-year-old woman in connection with his death. She is due to appear at court on Monday, February 20. Police have said there is no risk to the wider community following the incident.

A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man, after an incident in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of an injured man at a property on Chris Paterson Place in Galashiels around 6pm on Friday, 17 February. The 40-year-old was taken to Borders General Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

“A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with his death. She is expected to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, 20 February. The incident occurred within a dwelling and officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation. There was no risk to the wider community.”

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Campbell added: “Local people may continue to see a police presence in the area in the coming days as part of our investigation.”