Police are investigating an alleged murder after a man was found dead in a Lanarkshire home.
Days later, a woman was also found dead in a nearby property in Coatbridge and officers say the deaths are linked.
Cops launched the probe after attending High Coats Flats in Coates Street in the town following a concern for person call on Sunday, April 10.
The body of John Paul Duffy was found within, and officers have confirmed they are treating the death of the 51-year-old as murder.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
As part of their ongoing investigation officers also attended at a property nearby in Calder Street around 5.35pm yesterday evening, April 12, and the body of a woman was found.
This death is currently being treated as unexplained and formal identification has yet to take place.
DCI Graham Grant told Lanarkshire Live: “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.
Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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