Police investigating 'suspicious' death of James McMaster in Wishaw appeal for information
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said from inquiries made so far, investigating officers believe James McMaster was the "victim of an assault".
Monday 9 December 2024 15:27, UK
Detectives investigating the "suspicious" death of a man in North Lanarkshire are appealing for information as they continue to piece together his final movements.
Police Scotland said officers were called to Maxton Crescent in Wishaw at about 2.10pm last Thursday following the death of James McMaster, 53.
A post-mortem examination was carried out, with the force subsequently treating the death as "suspicious".
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said from the enquiries made so far, investigating officers believe Mr McMaster was the "victim of an assault".
The victim's family has been notified and are being supported.
Officers have been conducting door-to-door inquiries and have been gathering CCTV footage from the area.
Mr Williamson said: "We are in the process of building a picture of James's movements, who he saw, where he went, and we can only do that with details from those who knew him or saw him.
"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."
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Additional police patrols will be in the area alongside the officers investigating Mr McMaster's death.
Chief Inspector Gail Nicol, the area commander, said: "The community can be assured that we are doing everything we can to establish the full circumstances of James' death."