Man jailed for life following death of Peter Morgan in Coatbridge in 2021

A 26-year-old man has been jailed in connection with the death of Peter Morgan in Coatbridge that happened in November 2021.

Stephen Thomson (pictured) was given a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 26 July, 2023, after previously being found guilty.

The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, 19 November, 2021 at a property on Sikeside Street in Coatbridge.

Emergency services attended and Mr Morgan, aged 60, was found seriously injured within. He was taken to hospital where he died a few days later.

Detective Sergeant Mark Nelson said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr Morgan at this difficult time for them. I hope the fact Thomson has now been sentenced will provide some kind of closure.

“I would like to thank the public for their assistance while our investigation was carried out.”

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Man jailed for life following death of Peter Morgan in Coatbridge in 2021

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