Man charged after 21-year-old dies following flat disturbance

Officers were called to Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw, after receiving reports of a disturbance on Friday night.

Man charged after 21-year-old dies following flat disturbance in Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw © Google Maps 2024

A man has been arrested and charged following the death of a 21-year-old at a flat in North Lanarkshire.

Police were called to a property in Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw, at around 9.25pm after receiving reports of a disturbance.

A 21-year-old man was found with serious injuries and died a short time later.

Officers confirmed that a 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He was due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.25pm on Friday, February 24, 2023, police received a report of a disturbance in Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw.

“Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was found with serious injuries. He died a short time later.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, February 27, 2023.”

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