A Scottish woman was found dead while behind held in custody awaiting trial at a prison in Stirling.

Elizabeth Holmes, 27, from Paisley, was found by prison officers on August 14 at women's prison HMP YOI Cornton Vale while she awaited trial for charges including assaulting a police officer and threatening and abusive manner.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) have advised Police Scotland on the matter.

PS confirmed that a Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held 'in due course'.

'Elizabeth Holmes, 27, a prisoner from HMP YOI Cornton Vale has died on August 14, 2022,' the statement read. 'She was remanded at Paisley Sheriff Court in 2022.

'Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course.'

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: 'At 3am on Sunday, August 14, officers were called to HMP Cornton Vale, Stirling, following reports of a sudden death.

'A 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

'A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course'.

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