A murder inquiry is underway after a man found injured in a Blantyre street later died in hospital.

Scott Kelly, 49, was discovered outside a block of flats in the town's Camelon Crescent at around 1.40am on Sunday and was taken to Hairmyres Hospital, where he later died.

Police Scotland said that, following a post-mortem, the death of Mr Kelly is being treated as suspicious.

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Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Grant Macleod, of the Major Investigations Team (West), said: "Door-to-door inquiries are under way and officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area to provide more information that will help us trace the person or persons responsible.

"I would ask anyone who was in the Camelon Crescent area in the early hours of Sunday morning and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, witnessed any strange activity or anyone acting out of character to please get in touch with us.

"Also, if anyone has driven along Camelon Crescent in a vehicle fitted with dash-cam, or anyone saw Scott in the area around that time, please contact us so we can establish the full circumstances.

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"I would also appeal directly to any taxi or fast-food delivery drivers who may have been working in the area late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning.

"If you encountered anyone suspicious or had collections or drop offs there during this period, please report it to us by calling 101, quoting reference number 686 of 27 October 2019. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."