Police name 21-year-old who died following flat disturbance

A 21-year-old who died following a disturbance at a flat in North Lanarkshire has been named.

Thomas O’Rourke was found with serious injuries at a property in Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw, at around 9.25pm on Friday.

He died a short time later.

Officers confirmed that a 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a disturbance on Coldstream Crescent around 9.25pm on Friday, February 24.

“Mr O’Rourke was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later.

“A 36-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with his death and appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, February 27.”

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