A WOMAN has appeared on petition at Ayr Sheriff Court charged with neglecting and murdering her sister.

Lynnett Ann Greenop, of Aldersyde Avenue in Troon has been charged with repeatedly striking Sharon Greenop on the head, compressing her neck and chest between August 1 and November 10, 2016.

She was also charged with failing to get medical assistance, that Sharon Greenop died of her injuries and was murdered.

The 38-year-old appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday and made no plea or declaration. As we went to press it was not confirmed if Ms Greenop was remanded or released on bail.  

Another woman, Shayla Greenop, 19, also known as Mallack, was arrested last week. She was later released.