Tributes paid to tragic Lanark 'gentleman' as murder investigation ramps up

A person is due in court docket at this time in reference to a homicide investigation following the tragic dying of Lanarkshire man, Peter Kirkwood.

The 24-year-old's physique was discovered at at an tackle in Lanark following a disturbance at round 1.55am on Saturday.

Emergency crews raced to the scene at Mousebank Highway on July 16, however he was sadly pronounced lifeless upon their arrival.

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Cops have since arrested and charged a person in reference to Peter's dying, with the 44-year-old as a result of seem at Airdrie Sheriff Courtroom at this time (Thursday).

Tributes have since poured in for the Lanark man who's remembered as a "nice man" and "gentleman".

As the area people mourns his premature passing, folks have taken to social media to pay their respects to Peter.

Police swooped on Mousebank Road in Lanark in the early hours of Saturday
Police swooped on Mousebank Highway in Lanark within the early hours of Saturday (Picture: Google)

One consumer wrote: "The large fella definitely did not need to go that manner. A nicer man you could not meet, a gentleman."

One other added: "Tragic and my deepest sympathy for his household and pals."

And a 3rd stated: "One other younger life taken far too quickly.. Love and power to the household.

"No household ought to must take care of this type of nightmare."

"So unhappy, a valuable life taken, relaxation straightforward son, pondering of his household at this devastating time", wrote one lady.

Colleagues of Peter additionally took to social media to pay tribute, with one saying: "He was an amazing man to work with," in the meantime one other stated, "an amazing younger lad.

"I labored with him on evening shift. He all the time had respect for us outdated guys. I really feel so sorry for his household."

Police launched a homicide investigation earlier this week as officers stated the 24-year-old was "severely assaulted" on Saturday morning.

They initially arrested a 22-year-old in reference to the incident, however he has since been launched pending additional enquiries.

Now, a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection along with his dying and can seem in court docket at this time.

The pressure have been interesting to the general public for data.

DCI Bob Williamson advised Lanarkshire Reside earlier this week: “Our ideas are very a lot with Peter’s household and pals at this troublesome time.

"Intensive police enquiries are ongoing and we may have a continued police presence within the space.

“I want to reassure the area people that every part is being completed to hint the particular person accountable.

"I'd additionally ask anybody who was in Mousebank Highway space within the early hours of Saturday, and who could have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed something suspicious, to please get in contact with us.

“Anybody with any non-public CCTV, dashcam or another footage that they suppose would help the enquiry is urged to cross something notable on to us.”

Anybody with any data is requested to contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers will be contacted on 0800 555 111, the place anonymity will be maintained.

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