A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Airdrie.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Hamilton Drive at around 12.15am on Thursday, September 18, following reports that two men had been found injured. A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second man, a 27-year-old, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. Police probing the death are now treating it as a 'murder'.

Officers say that support is being provided to the friends and family of the man. Detectives are now asking anyone with information to come forward and assist with their investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson from the Major Investigation Team said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends

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