A man who was found dead following a disturbance in Lanark has been named as police have launched a murder probe.
Peter Kirkwood was seriously assaulted on Mousebank Road in the South Lanarkshire town at around 1.55am on Saturday July 16. Emergency services attended, but the 24-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police initially arrested a 22-year-old in connection with the incident but he has since been released pending further enquiries. Officers have now launched a murder inquiry and they are appealing for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Peter’s family and friends at this difficult time. Extensive police enquiries are ongoing and we will have a continued police presence in the area.
“I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace the person responsible. I would also ask anyone who was in Mousebank Road area in the early hours of Saturday, and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed anything suspicious, to please get in touch with us.
“Anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry is urged to pass anything notable on to us.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and/or use the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP), which can be accessed via the following link - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT22S23-PO1.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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