A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man in Blantyre at the weekend.
The 49-year-old, named as Scott Kelly, was found injured outside a block of flats at 76-92 Camelon Crescent at around 1.40am on Sunday, October 27,
He was taken to Hairmyres hospital where he later died. Following a post-mortem examination, officers are treating his death as suspicious.
Mr Kelly’s family are aware.
Detective Chief Inspector Grant Macleod, of the Major Investigation Team (West), said: “Door-to-door inquiries are underway and officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area to provide more information that will help us trace the person or persons responsible.
“I would ask anyone who was in the Camelon Crescent area in the early hours of Sunday morning and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, witnessed any strange activity or anyone acting out of character to please get in touch with us.
“Also, if anyone has driven along Camelon Crescent in a vehicle fitted with dash-cam, or anyone saw Scott in the area around that time, please contact us so we can establish the full circumstances.
“I would also appeal directly to any taxi or fast-food delivery drivers who may have been working in the area late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning.
“If you encountered anyone suspicious or had collections or drop-offs there during this period, please report it to us by calling 101, quoting reference number 686 of 27 October 2019.
“Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
