Airdrie death being treated as murder by police
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Airdrie on Thursday.
40-year-old and Malcolm McLaren was found dead at a flat in Clark Street at around 10.25am.
Officers are gathering CCTV footage and carrying out door to door inquries in a bid to find those responsible.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Livingstone who is leading the inquiry, said: ''Extensive enquiries have been ongoing with specialist officers and forensics teams conducting examinations at the scene. We are working to establish a motive for this murder and we are in the process of piecing together Mr McLaren’s movements in the days leading up to his death. Enquiries so far have revealed that he was in Airdrie town centre around 1500 hrs on Wednesday afternoon before making his way home to Clark Street. It’s important we establish Mr McLaren’s movements from then on, where he went, who he saw, who he met, so if anyone has any information or was in town centre or Clark Street on Wednesday afternoon, please do get in touch with us, your information could prove vital in our enquiries.”
Anyone who has any information which could assist in the investigation is asked to contact detectives at Helen Street Police Office on 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can pass on information anonymously.