Man arrested following the death of John Cairns

The 24-year-old was found dead last week

Author: Rob WallerPublished 17th May 2024

Police investigating the death of John Cairns in Lanarkshire just over a week ago have charged a man.

The 24-year-old was found dead after police were called to a report of a man who'd been found seriously injured at a property in Shiel Gardens, Shotts at around 8.20am on Thursday May 9.

Other emergency services attended and John was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said that a 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with connection with the death and is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court later today.

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