Gerard McGinlay found guilty of Airdrie murder

Police Scotland has acknowledged the conviction of Gerard McGinlay who has been found guilty of murdering Peter McElroy in Airdrie.

Mr McElroy died on Bell Street in Airdrie on Sunday, 12 April, 2020.

McGinlay was found guilty on Friday, 30 July following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

Detective Inspector Frank Travers, of Police Scotland Major Investigations Team, said: “Peter McElroy’s life was tragically and needlessly cut short by the actions of Gerard McGinlay.

“He has never shown any remorse for what he did but he will now face the consequences following this verdict.

“My thoughts are very much with Peter McElroy’s family at the this time and, while nothing can change what happened, I hope this verdict provides some degree of closure for them.”

McGinlay will be sentenced at a later date.