Forensics flooded a murder scene in East Kilbride today in the hunt for the weapon that killed Alexander Allan.
Lanarkshire Live were on the scene as cops combed the street for clues around the block of flats in Ivanhoe, Calderwood, where the 43-year-old lost his life.
A heavy police presence has been guarding the scene since Tuesday night, with two blocks of flats still cordoned off as detectives try to determine what happened.
During an extensive search this morning a specialist 'drain' team burst open drains while forensic officers raked through undergrowth and looked in bins in the search for evidence.
Alexander Allan was discovered seriously injured at a property shortly after 7.05pm on Tuesday night (February 7).
Paramedics treated the 43-year-old at the scene, but he was pronounced dead a short time after.
Plain clothed CID continue to go door-to-door and asking for dashcam footage as enquiries continue.
It is understood there were reported disturbances on Monday and Tuesday night at the address.
Neighbours spoke of their shock as news of the murder investigation unfolded last night.
One woman said: "I am in complete shock and disbelief that there's been a murder so close to home. It's normally quiet round here, it's very sad a man has lost his life in such a terrible way."
Another neighbour said: "I can't believe this has happened here. I've lived here for decades and never seen any real trouble. It's quite frightening."
However other residents spoke of issues with scatter flats in the street and associated drug activity.
A woman commented: "There are a lot of comings and goings in those flats, lots of drug activity in recent years."
While another said: "I've seen people fighting and lying in the street on drugs. It's went really downhill here with lots of different people coming and going."
And one neighbour said they didn't know Mr Allan but "saw him around" adding that it was "a tragedy".
Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie said enquiries are "ongoing" and "remain at an early stage".
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV from the area which may assist with the investigation.
Anyone with any inforamtion should contact police on 101.
Information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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