Police arrest two men in England over death of Amy-Rose Wilson in Falkirk

Jill Buchanan
By Jill Buchanan
Published 31st Aug 2023, 15:59 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2023, 20:30 BST
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Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Amy-Rose Wilson following a road incident in Falkirk.

Both arrests were made in England following an extensive police investigation.

The incident in New Carron Road occurred around 6.10pm on Saturday, July 29 and involved a Vauxhall Vectra and a Volkswagen Tiguan.

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Mother-of-one Amy-Rose, aged 27, was the driver of the Vauxhall and pronounced dead at the scene.

Amy-Rose Wilson died in a crash in New Carron Road, Falkirk, last month. Pic: Police ScotlandAmy-Rose Wilson died in a crash in New Carron Road, Falkirk, last month. Pic: Police Scotland
Amy-Rose Wilson died in a crash in New Carron Road, Falkirk, last month. Pic: Police Scotland

The passenger, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital and later arrested on an unrelated matter and released pending further enquiries.

A black C-Class Mercedes left the scene and was later recovered abandoned.

On Tuesday, August 29, a 27-year-old man was arrested in Essex and a 53-year-old man arrested in London in connection with the death of Amy-Rose.

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They are both due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court tomorrow (Friday).

The scene in New Carron Road, Falkirk, close to where Amy-Rose Wilson died. Pic: Michael GillenThe scene in New Carron Road, Falkirk, close to where Amy-Rose Wilson died. Pic: Michael Gillen
The scene in New Carron Road, Falkirk, close to where Amy-Rose Wilson died. Pic: Michael Gillen

Detective Chief Inspector Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace all the occupants of the Mercedes and I would ask anyone with information to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2938 of Saturday, July 29 or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.