A MURDER inquiry is underway after a 37-year-old died following a disturbance.

Police said Billy Gladstone Jr was killed in Rigside, Lanarkshire, on Sunday in what police described as a targeted attack.

The incident took place at around 7pm when a disturbance began between a number of men outside a house on Ayr Road, Lanark.

Two men - Mr Gladstone, 37, and a man aged 60 - were seriously injured.

Both were taken to Wishaw General Hospital, where Mr Gladstone died a short time later. 

The 60-year-old man remains at the hospital for treatment and medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

No other people were reported to police as having been injured during the disturbance.

Detective Chief Inspector David Scott, Major Investigations Team, said: “It would appear that Mr Gladstone and the 60-year-old man drove to an address on Ayr Road near to Mansefield Place where they were attacked. 

“Emergency services were called to a disturbance, however, all involved had made off prior to police arrival.

“Mr Gladstone and the other injured man were taken by car to Wishaw General Hospital and that’s when police were made aware that they had been seriously assaulted."

Mr Scott said it is understood a group of men were in the area around the time of the attack.

He added: "It’s vital that we speak to them and I would urge them to contact the police as they may have information that would assist our enquiries. 

“Although quite rural, Ayr Road is the main road between Uddington and Rigside so it’s likely that other cars were on the road.

"I would ask anyone who saw any disturbance or any vehicles driving erratically in the area to contact police.

“I believe that this attack was not random and that those involved are known to each other. 

"However, I know that this will be of concern to local people, so I would like to reassure them that additional officers will be in the area and anyone with concern should approach them. 

“Officers are continuing house to house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage to establish further information regarding the circumstances.

“If you have any information that will assist officers with the investigation, then please call Wishaw Police Station via 101. 

"Quote reference number 3578 of December 16 2018 when calling.

"Alternatively, details can be passed in confidence to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”