Man arrested and charged in connection with death and attempted murder in Hamilton
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man and the attempted murder of another man in Hamilton.
William Copeland, 36, and a 59-year-old man were found with serious injuries within the Burnbank Centre area of the town around 3.50pm on Monday, 21 October 2024. William Copeland died at the scene and the 59-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The 56-year-old man is due at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
All road closures and restricted access to shops in the area have been lifted although a strong police presence will remain in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Susie Cairns at Lanarkshire CID said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those concerned as they try to come to terms with what has happened.
"We will continue to have an increased police presence in the area as we understand that this type of incident could be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community. Anyone with concerns is asked to speak to these officers.”
Anyone with any information relating to the death or the attempted murder should contact police via 101 and quote incident number 2095 of 21 October 2024.
