Man in court charged with murder in Blantyre

Author: Selena JacksonPublished 5th Apr 2021

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a man in South Lanarkshire.

Richard Marshall, 33, was found dead in a flat in Camelon Crescent, Blantyre, on Wednesday.

Shane Young, 20, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Saturday charged with murdering Mr Marshall.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody pending a further court date.

Mr Marshall's family said they are "completely devastated'' by his death, describing him as a "much-loved son, brother, uncle and good friend''.

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