Detectives reviewing CCTV after Wishaw death

Detectives are following a positive line of enquiry following the suspicious death of a 38 year-old man in Wishaw yesterday.

Police received a call at around half past 11 that a man had been stabbed in Glencairn Avenue - Kevin Gallagher was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Officers are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries

Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie from the Major Investigation Team said:

“We are in the process of establishing the exact circumstances of what has happened and the motive behind it. A man has died following an attack and I’m sure there are people in the local area who may have heard or seen something connected to this crime.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have any information to pass it on to officers, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please do pass it on and let officers judge its relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Livingston Police Station via 101, quoting reference number 4342 of 4 July 2017. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.