Tributes paid to tragic Lanark 'gentleman' as murder investigation ramps up

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A man is due in court today in connection with a murder investigation following the tragic death of Lanarkshire man, Peter Kirkwood.The 24-year-old's body was found at at an address in Lanark following a disturbance at around 1.55am on Saturday.Emergency crews raced to the scene at Mousebank Road on July 16, but he was sadly pronounced dead upon their arrival.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 Cops have since arrested and charged a man in connection with Peter's death, with the 44-year-old due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court today (Thursday).Tributes have since poured in for the Lanark man who is remembered as a "great guy" and "gentleman".As the local community mourns his untimely passing, people have taken to social media to pay their respects to Peter.One user wrote: "The big fella certainly didn't deserve to go that way.

A nicer guy you couldn't meet, a gentleman."Another added: "Tragic and my deepest sympathy for his family and friends."And a third said: "Another young life taken far too soon..

Love and strength to the family. "No family should have to deal with this kind of nightmare.""So sad, a precious life taken, rest easy son, thinking of his family at this devastating time", wrote one woman.Colleagues of Peter also took to social media to pay tribute, with one saying: "He was a great