A man who died after being found seriously injured at a property in Bellshill has been named locally as Sammy Hamilton.
The Celtic fan was tragically pronounced dead at the scene in Thorndean Avenue after police were called at around 11.30pm on Wednesday.
The 56-year-old’s passing is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’ by officers who remain in attendance at the property.
Neighbours have told how they heard “shouting, arguing and screaming” before a 999 police response arrived in the street.
Residents have told how they heard “shouting, arguing then screaming” on a Scots street before a man was found dead.
They described the screaming as “piercing” on the ear.
One woman said: “I was in bed about to drift off to sleep and then I heard men shouting and arguing with each other.
“They shouted back and forth very briefly then I heard men screaming loudly. It was really piercing and really loud.
“After that, there were just sirens and the whole street was taped off.
Another local said: “I heard men quarrelling, their voices sound a bit slurred so I couldn’t make out what they were saying.
“I looked out the window and saw nothing so just thought nothing of it.
“A wee while later, I heard loads of people screaming really loudly so I got up and looked out again and couldn’t see anything.”
Images from the scene show the area cordoned off, with a forensic tent to the side of the home as officers guard an address.
Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched but said enquiries were at an early stage.
A spokesman told Lanarkshire Live said: “We were made aware of a 56-year-old man who was found injured at a property in Thorndean Avenue, Bellshill, around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 19 May, 2022.
“Emergency services attended and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are at an early stage.”
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