Murder hunt underway following Bellshill death
25-year-old Ryan Gow was found seriously injured on Wednesday morning
Last updated 5th Oct 2018
A murder inquiry is underway after the death of a 25-year-old man in Bellshill.
Police were called to a report of a man found seriously injured on Bellvue Crescent around 4.40am on Wednesday 3rd October.
He was taken by ambulance to Monklands District General Hospital, but died a short time later.
Following a post mortem examination, the death is being treated as murder and a major inquiry has been launched.
The 25 year-old man has been named as Ross Gow.
Relatives have been told and a full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Inspector Susan Balfour from the Major Investigation Team said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this death and officers are following a positive line of enquiry.
“Information has been received that Mr Gow was involved in an altercation with another man within a house in Bellvue Crescent early on Wednesday morning, and officers are currently carrying out enquiries in that street.
“Again I would ask anyone who was in the area of Bellvue Crescent between 3am and 5am on Wednesday morning who saw anyone, or any vehicles to come forward to detectives.”
Anyone with information should contact Wishaw Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 0310 of Wednesday 3 October 2018. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.