Suspect charged over murder after body found in flat

The body of a 33-year-old man was discovered within a flat in Blantyre on Wednesday.

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A suspect has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in a South Lanarkshire flat.

Police were called to a report of a disturbance in Camelon Crescent, Blantyre, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Emergency services attended and the body of a 33-year-old man was found within a property.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Saturday.

Detective inspector Frank Travers, from the Major Investigations Team, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and there will be a continued police presence in the area while our enquiries continue.

“I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and assistance. This appears to have been an isolated incident and anyone with concerns is asked to get in touch with officers.

“If you have information that could help our investigation, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2154 of March 31, 2021, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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