Forensics remain on Lanarkshire street after man was pronounced dead
A Lanarkshire street[1] remains cordoned off by police[2] after a man was pronounced dead yesterday morning, December 2. Emergency[3] services rushed to Smyllum Road in Lanark after they received reports of an unconscious man at around 9.45am. Sadly, he died at the scene.
Residents are now being asked to sign in and out as forensics continue to sweep the area. Yesterday, police and ambulance crews were in the area. A helicopter was also spotted landing in a nearby field.
Today, men in white overalls have been spotted going in and out of a silver tent which was put up yesterday. The nature of the incident is still unknown.
A large emergency services response in Lanark (Image: supplied)
Police Scotland issued a statement yesterday which read: “Around 9.45am on Saturday, 2 December, 2023, police received a report a man was found unconscious in Smyllum Road, Lanark. “Emergency services attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are treating the death as unexplained and enquiries are at an early stage. A police presence will remain in the area as officers carry out further enquiries.” Police have been contacted for further comment.
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References
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