POLICE have named a man who died in the Borders on Friday.
He has been formally identified as Brian Kowbel, 40, from Galashiels.
Officers were called to a property in Chris Paterson Place at around 6pm on Friday, February 17.
He 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, February 20.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Campbell said: “This incident occurred within the property and officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with our enquiries.
“There was no risk to the wider community and local people may continue to see a police presence in the area in the coming days as part of our investigation.”
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