A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 33-year-old man in Airdrie.

Around 2.45am on Sunday, December 22, police were called to a report of a man injured on Stirling Street.

The 33-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Enquiries are ongoing.

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Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Campbell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this difficult time and our officers will continue to support them as the investigation continues.

“I am aware that this incident will be of concern to the local community in Airdrie but I would like to reassure the public that additional patrols are in the area as part of this ongoing investigation and there is no threat to the wider community. I urge anyone with concerns to speak to officers.”

Anyone with information that may assist police enquiries is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 0454 of 22 December, 2024.

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