Murder inquiry launched into 'violent and horrendous' death

A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was found dead in a house in North Lanarkshire.

The body of Daniel Greer, 33, was discovered at his home in Rankin Crescent, in the village of Greengairs near Airdrie, at around 12.55pm on Monday.

A post-mortem examination has taken place and detectives are now treating the death as murder.

Relatives are aware and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Investigating officers branded it a “violent” and “horrendous” assault.

Detective superintendent Kevin Jamieson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (East), said: “Mr Greer died as a result of a violet assault and at this time we are trying to establish a motive for his attack.

“He was last seen on Friday, October 16, therefore we must find out his movements between then until he was discovered within his home on Monday.

“We believe that Mr Greer may have been assaulted elsewhere before he returned to his home.

“It is vital that we find the person or persons responsible for such a horrendous assault.

“Anyone who has seen Mr Greer since Friday, or anyone who witnessed a disturbance or argument over the weekend near to Rankin Crescent is asked to contact police immediately.

“There will be additional officers in the Greengairs area to support the local community and anyone with concerns is asked to speak to these officers.”

If you have any information, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

In addition, an online portal has been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information via the internet.