A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in North Lanarkshire over the weekend.
Officers attended High Coats Flats in Coats Street, Coatbridge, on Sunday following a concern for person call.
The body of John Paul Duffy was found within and following a post mortem, the 51-year-old's death is being treated as murder.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
Cops then attended a property nearby on Calder Street at around 5.35pm last night as part of their ongoing inquiries into the body find.
The body of a woman was also found and her death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Formal identification has yet to take place however police have confirmed the deaths are being treated as linked.
Officers now want to hear from anyone who may have seen or spoke to Mr Duffy in the days before he was found - including anyone who may have visited his flat.
There is also an increased police presence in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham Grant said: “The deaths are being treated as linked and officers are currently carrying out extensive enquiries into both incidents.
“I would ask the public for their patience as our investigation continues to establish the full circumstances. There is an increased police presence in the area and anyone with concerns should call us on 101 or speak to officers.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Duffy in the days before his body was found, including anyone who may have visited his flat.
"We are also carrying out enquiries to establish places or persons Mr Duffy visited or frequented in the days before his death.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2360 of Sunday, 10 April, 2022, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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