A woman has been found guilty of murdering her disabled sister at her Troon home.

Sharon Greenop's body was found in her house in South Ayrshire during 2016.

The 46-year-old suffered a series of injuries including multiple rib fractures.

Her sister Lynette, 40, has been jailed for a minimum of 23 years after being found guilty of murdering her.

Sharon's daughter Shayla, 20, was found not proven after also being accused of her murder.

Sharon was assaulted on various occasions by her sister between November 2009 and September 2016.

She was repeatedly struck with "object or objects" and had her neck compressed.

Sharon was so severely hurt that she died while her sister failed to obtain medical help.

Lynette then posed as her dead sister to steal money from her bank account.

She went to a music gig with niece Shayla, with claims she introduced her aunt as "mum".

Sharon's corpse was only found in November 2016 when a next door neighbour reported a foul stench in his home.

But, when police turned up, they were told Sharon was "sleeping".

A jury heard how Lynnette went on to confess to a former neighbour: "Aye, I did it."

Sharon was registered disabled after suffering a spinal injury in 2009.

The mum initially lived at the house in Troon with Shayla while carers gave daily help to Sharon.

Lynnette, who had stayed elsewhere in Ayrshire, later moved in.

A change in both Sharon and the state of the house was soon noted.

A number of animals lived there as well including a three legged dog and a rabbit.

The mum, described as a friendly woman who enjoyed doing jigsaws, became "frightened" and "isolated" in her own home.

Lynnette and Shayla were said to tuck into Chinese takeaways while Sharon sat with no food.

Lynnette was described in court as an "aggressive, overbearing, confrontational, troublesome individual".

Sharon had 19 rib fractures and serious injuries to her neck.

The attacks are thought to have happened as Sharon lay infirm in her bedroom.

Chief inspector Martin Fergus said: "This was a sickening and senseless murder of a vulnerable woman within her own home by her sister.

"Her death shocked the local community and Lynette's actions have left other members of the family absolutely devastated.

"Understandably, this has been an incredibly difficult time for other members of Sharon's family. Our thoughts remain with the family who have shown great dignity and strength throughout this tragedy."