Suspect arrested after man dies following early morning disturbance

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Peter Kirkwood in South Lanarkshire.

Police locked down Mousebank Road in Lanark following the 24-year-old’s death in the early hours of Saturday morning during a disturbance.

A 22-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards but was later released amid a murder probe.

Officers have now confirmed a 44-year-old man has been arrested, though no one has yet been charged over the killing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said enquiries were ongoing.

A statement from the force read: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of 24-year-old Peter Kirkwood in Mousebank Road, Lanark on Saturday, July 16.

“Police enquiries are continuing.”

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