Second man arrested after man dies in alleged disturbance in Airdrie

Peter McElroy, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene in High Street, Airdrie, on Sunday.

Micheal Gerard McMonagle, 41, of Limewood Street in Derry, is facing three charges
Published 17th Apr 2020

A second man has been arrested and charged after a man died in an alleged disturbance.

Peter McElroy, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene in High Street, Airdrie, on Sunday.

Officers were called to an alleged disturbance at around 4.40pm.

Gerard McGinlay, 38, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with his murder.

McGinlay was also charged with handling an offensive weapon.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

Police Scotland said a 47-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Frank Travers from the Major Investigations Team said: Again I must thank the support and assistance we have received from the local community following this incident.''

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