Teenager arrested over death of man found fatally injured on doorstep

Samuel Hamilton died after being found fatally injured outside his home.

Teenager arrested and charged over death of man found fatally injured on doorstep by elderly mother in Bellshill Police Scotland

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was found fatally injured on his doorstep by his elderly mother.

Samuel Hamilton died after being found badly hurt outside his home on Thorndean Avenue on Wednesday, May 18.

Emergency services attended and he was pronounced dead at the scene,

The 56-year-old had been on his way home from a relatives when the incident took place at around 11.30pm.

Police confirmed on Saturday that a 17-year-old man had been charged in connection with the death.

He will appear at court on Monday.

A 32-year-old man has already been arrested, charged and appeared in court in connection with the death.

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