Two arrested amid murder probe into death of man on street in Airdrie

Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man on a street in North Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called to a disturbance on Hamilton Drive in Airdrie around 12.15am on Thursday, September 18.

A 27-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

Kevin Samuel Bowman, 30, from Glasgow, was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation was launched into the death following the incident.

On Tuesday, police confirmed two men, aged 24 and 26, had been arrested in connection with the death.

Enquiries remain ongoing, and an online portal has been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information directly to officers.

The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form so they can send information directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S38-PO1

Information can also be passed to Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident 0037 of Thursday, September 18, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.