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Suspect charged after death of man in early morning disturbance

The suspect is due to appear in court on Thursday.

Man charged in connection with death of Peter Kirkwood in Lanark due to appear in court — Peter Kirkwood: The 24-year-old died in the early hours of the morning on July 16. Police Scotland

Caitlyn Dewar

21st Jul 2022

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

In the early hours of Saturday morning, police locked down Mousebank Road in Lanark following the 24-year-old’s death.

Police have now confirmed that a 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death and is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Thursday, July 21.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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