Police in Lanark have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was found following a disturbance.
And officers have moved to name the victim as 24-year-old, Peter Kirkwood.
Officers say he was "seriously assaulted" on the town's Mousebank Road at around 1.55am on Saturday (July 16).
Emergency services raced to the scene, but were unable to save Peter.
Police initially arrested a 22-year-old in connection with the incident, but he has since been released pending further enquiries.
Officers have now launched a murder inquiry and they are appealing for information.
DCI Bob Williamson told Lanarkshire Live: “Our thoughts are very much with Peter’s family and friends at this difficult time.
"Extensive police enquiries are ongoing and we will have a continued police presence in the area.
“I would like to reassure the local community that everything is being done to trace the person responsible.
"I would also ask anyone who was in Mousebank Road area in the early hours of Saturday, and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, or witnessed anything suspicious, to please get in touch with us.
“Anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry is urged to pass anything notable on to us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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