Murder probe launched after man, 24, dies from serious injuries in Scots home

A murder probe has been launched after a man died from serious injuries in a Lanarkshire home earlier this week.

John Cairns was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of a property in Shiel Gardens, Shotts on Thursday, May 9.

Emergency services raced to the scene at around 8.20am after being called to a report of a man being found seriously injured.

The 24-year-old's death is now being treated as murder with detectives carrying out a major investigation into what happened. Officers from Police Scotland are set to pour through CCTV footage and carry out door-to-door inquiries in the area.

Police locked down Shiel Gardens on Thursday and stood guard outside a block of buildings, as they taped off the scene.

Detective Inspector Hazel Reid, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time.

"Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door to door inquiries are also being carried out.

"I am keen to speak to anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry.

"We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.

"It is vital that we find out more about what has happened as soon as possible, and I would like to reassure the community that officers are working to trace whoever is responsible.

"I am appealing to the community to get in touch with us with any information they have, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please pass it on to officers."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0688 of 9 May, 2024. Information can be shared anonymously with the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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