Man arrested in connection with murder of Lanarkshire man, Alexander Allan

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A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Alexander Allan.We told you last night how an investigation had been launched after the 43-year-old’s death in East Kilbride.That happened at a flat in Ivanhoe in the town's Calderwood area on Tuesdaay night.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A heavy police presence has been guarding the scene since Tuesday night, with two blocks of flats still cordoned off as detectives try to determine what happened.That saw forenscics flood the area today (Friday) in the hunt for the weapon that killed Alexander.Lanarkshire Live were on the scene as cops combed the street for clues around the block of flats where the 43-year-old lost his life.

During an extensive search this morning a specialist ‘drain’ team burst open drains while forensic officers raked through undergrowth and looked in bins in the search for evidence.Alexander was discovered seriously injured at a property shortly after 7.05pm on Tuesday night (February 7).Paramedics treated the 43-year-old at the scene, but he was pronounced dead a short time after.Plain clothed CID continue to go door-to-door and asking for dashcam footage as enquiries continue.It is understood there were reported disturbances on Monday and Tuesday night at the address.Neighbours spoke of their shock as