A teen has appeared in courtroom charged with the homicide of Bellshill man Samuel Hamilton.
The 17-year-old, who can't be named for authorized causes, appeared on petition earlier than a decide at Hamilton Sheriff Court docket on Monday Might 30.
Within the closed-doors listening to, the teenager, additionally of Bellshill, was charged with murdering 56-year-old Hamilton.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
The case has been dedicated for additional examination and is predicted to name once more throughout the subsequent eight days.
Samuel Hamilton was discovered critically injured exterior his residence in Thorndean Avenue within the Lanarkshire city at round 11.30pm on Wednesday Might 18.
Police had been referred to as however tragically he was pronounced useless on the scene.
The 17-year-old is the second particular person to be charged in reference to the demise.
Richard Wotherspoon, 32, was additionally arrested and charged over the incident.
Mr Wotherspoon confronted one cost of homicide when he appeared in personal at Hamilton Sheriff Court docket on Monday Might 23.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody whereas the case was dedicated for additional examination.
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