Man charged over death of 33-year-old on street

Robert Yuill was found injured on a road in South Lanarkshire before dying at the scene.

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A man has been charged in connection with the death of another man found unconcious on a street in South Lanarkshire.

Robert Yuill, 33, was discovered injured on Saturday morning around 9.45am on Smyllum Road, Lanark before being pronounced dead at the scene.

On Friday, the force said a 44-year-old man had been taken into custody over the death.

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

Detective inspector Laura Sands said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance and co-operation throughout this investigation.”

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