Police have launched a murder probe following the death of a 36-year-old man and the attempted murder of a 59-year-old man in Hamilton.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing, officers said.
Police Scotland said that the investigation was launched after it received a report of two men injured within the Burnbank Centre in the town at around 3.50pm on Monday, 21 October.
A 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 59-year-old man was taken by ambulance to hospital.
Officers remain in the area have closed sections of Whitehill Road and Purdie Street while the investigation is carried out.
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Superintendent Richard Taylor, Motherwell Police Station, said: “We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
“We have an increased police presence in the area as we understand this could be a very upsetting and worrying time for the local community. Anyone with concerns is asked to speak to these officers.”
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