A man has been charged in connection with the death of a 36-year-old in Hamilton.
The 36-year-old man and a 59-year-old man were allegedly found with serious injuries within the Burnbank Centre area of Hamilton around 3.50pm on Monday.
The 36-year-old, who we can now reveal to be William Copeland, died at the scene and the 59-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance. His condition is unknown.
The 56-year-old man is due at Hamilton Sheriff Court today and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
All road closures and restricted access to shops in the area from yesterday have been lifted although a strong police presence will remain in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns at Lanarkshire CID said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those concerned as they try to come to terms with what has happened.
"We will continue to have an increased police presence in the area as we understand that this type of incident could be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community. Anyone with concerns is asked to speak to these officers.”
Anyone with any information relating to the death or the 'attempted murder' should contact police via 101 and quote incident number 2095 of October 21, 2024.
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