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Leona Greenan

Police tape off Blantyre property amidst 'ongoing investigation'

Police are currently carrying out an investigation at a house in a quiet Blantyre street.

Officers have been in attendance at the Welsh Drive property since Wednesday, June 9.

A back garden has been sealed off and a tent has been erected outside the home with police securing the scene.

It is understood that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

One neighbour said: "Police are on the scene and it appears forensics are also there with a tent set up in the property's garden.

"We don't understand what is happening as yet."

Police at Welsh Drive, Blantyre. (Hamilton Advertiser)
Police at Welsh Drive, Blantyre. (Hamilton Advertiser)

Police Scotland have said that no criminality has been confirmed at this time.

A spokeswoman for the force told Lanrkshire Live : "Police are currently in attendance at a property on Welsh Drive in Blantyre.

Police at Welsh Drive, Blantyre. (Hamilton Advertiser)

"This is in relation to an ongoing investigation and we are unable to comment further at this time."

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