Man found with fatal injuries in early hours named by police

A man who died after being found injured in the street has been named by police.

Jamie Lucas, 33, was found with fatal injuries in the early hours of Sunday in Stirling Street, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

Officers were called around 2.45am and Mr Lucas was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death and inquiries are ongoing.

Police Scotland said they had increased patrols in the area and believed there was “no threat to the wider community”.

Detective chief inspector Jamie Campbell said: “Our thoughts remain with Jamie’s family and friends at this very difficult time. Officers will continue to support them as our investigation continues.

“I am aware that this incident will be of concern to the local community in Airdrie and I would like to reassure the public that additional patrols are in the area as part of this ongoing investigation and there is no threat to the wider community. I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to officers.

“I urge anyone with information that may assist our inquiry to contact us. If you have any personal footage or you were driving in the Stirling Street area and have dashcam footage, please come forward.

“Any information can be passed to us through 101 quoting incident number 0454 of December 22 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”