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Second teen arrested and charged in connection with alleged Lanarkshire murder

Police in Lanarkshire have arrested a second teenager in relation to the alleged murder of a Cumbernauld man.

We told you on Monday how 27-year-old James Ross had been killed following reports of a knife attack.

That happened during a disturbance in the Abronhill Shopping Centre on Larch Road around 4.30pm on Monday afternoon.

We also told you yesterday how a 15-year-old boy had been arrested in connection with his death.

Police Scotland tonight confirmed a second arrest.

A spokesman told Lanarkshire Live: “We can confirm that an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of James Ross.

Police confirm they have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with murder (Airdrie Coatbridge Advertiser)

“He is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court tomorrow (Thursday, February 17).

The 15-year-old has been released pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any further information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 101.

Information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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