James McMaster: Suspect in court charged with attempted murder as Police Scotland probe 'suspicious' death of man in North Lanarkshire
Scott Chambers, 50, was arrested in connection with the incident and has been charged with assault to severe injury and attempted murder.
Tuesday 17 December 2024 10:24, UK
A suspect has appeared in court charged with assault to severe injury and attempted murder after a police investigation into the "suspicious" death of a man in North Lanarkshire.
The body of James McMaster, 53, was recovered by emergency crews from a flat in Wishaw's Maxton Crescent at around 2.10pm on 5 December.
The death was treated as "suspicious" by Police Scotland after a post-mortem examination suggested he had been the "victim of an assault".
Scott Chambers was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and appeared before Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.
The 50-year-old made no plea to the charge of assault to severe injury and attempted murder.
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The suspect, of Wishaw, was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within the next week.
Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal as "enquiries remain ongoing".
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Following Mr McMaster's death, Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said officers were in the process of building a picture of his final movements.
He added: "I would urge anyone who knew James to think back to the last time they saw or spoke to him and to get in touch with us with any details.
"Let us decide what's significant so we can find answers for James' family and friends."