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Kirsty Feerick

Man charged in connection with murder after body found in Blantyre flat

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in a flat in Blantyre.

Police swarmed Camelon Crescent after the body of a 33-year-old man was found on Wednesday.

A 20-year-old has been charged in connection with his death.

Police taped off the scene as investigations continued (Hamilton Advertiser)

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Saturday, 3 April, 2021.

Detectives taped off the entrance to the block of flats as forensics probed the scene earlier this week.

Cops have reassured the public they believe it was an 'isolated incident'.

Detective Inspector Frank Travers, from the Major Investigations Team, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and there will be a continued police presence in the area while our enquiries continue.

“I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and assistance.

"This appears to have been an isolated incident and anyone with concerns is asked to get in touch with officers.

“If you have information that could help our investigation please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2154 of 31 March, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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