Burned body found in Motherwell as police launch major probe

The human remains were discovered early on Saturday morning

Police raced to the scene near football pitches around 9am
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 24th Feb 2024

A burned body has been found in Lanarkshire this morning.

Police are on the scene in Margaret Drive in Motherwell near football pitches after the human remains were discovered around 9 am.

A major investigation has been launched as officers try to find out what happened. They are currently treating the death as unexplained.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9am on Saturday, 24 February, 2024 a body was discovered in the Margaret Drive area of Motherwell.

“Officers are at the scene. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”

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