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Man charged in connection with death of Samuel Hamilton in Bellshill

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Bellshill.

Samuel Hamilton was found seriously injured by his mother on his front doorstep around 11.30pm on May 18.

The 56-year-old was making his way home from his relatives' house before he was injured outside of his home on Thorndean Avenue.

Emergency services later pronounced him dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Miller, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Specialist officers are providing support to her and other members of Mr Hamilton's family.

"Our thoughts are very much with them at this extremely difficult time.

"I would like to reassure the local community extensive police enquiries are ongoing and officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area.

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"Door-to-door inquiries are also being carried out.

"I would ask anyone who was in the area on Wednesday night, and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed anything suspicious, to please get in touch with us.

"We have set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team.

"Anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry can also send this via this link.

"You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information."

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Inspector James McCluskey, of Bellshill Police Office, added: “At this time, our thoughts are very much with Mr Hamilton's family, as they come to terms with this terrible loss.

"We recognise this incident will also have an impact on the local community.

"There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns can speak with local officers at any time.

"I’d like to thank the public for their assistance so far and ask anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken with officers to please call 101.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 4247 of Wednesday, 18 May, 2022.

"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."

A 32-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

He is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, 23 May.

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