A man has been arrested in connection with the death of 24-year-old Peter Kirkwood.
Peter was seriously assaulted at around 1.55am on Saturday, July 16 in Lanark. Emergency crews raced to the scene in Mousebank Road but he was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
Lanarkshire Police division today confirmed that a 44-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident and that enquiries remain ongoing.
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Appealing for witnesses to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: “Our thoughts are very much with Peter’s family and friends at this difficult time."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 and/or use the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP), which can be accessed here.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
A 22-year-old man was previously arrested in connection with the incident, but he was later released pending further enquiries.
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