Earlier in the day, Scottish police confirmed that they had launched an investigation into the murder of John Paul Duffy.
The 51-year-old’s body was found in an apartment on Coats Street in Coatbridge on Sunday. A 46-year-old man was arrested for the death. Since then, tributes have been made to the Celtic fan. One person wrote: “Heartbreaking. “I hope you are calm now that Ji will never forget you.” Another commented: “RIP jp”. As part of their ongoing search for the body, police officers were present at a property near Calder Street around 5:35 p.m. last night. The body of a woman was also found there and her death is currently being treated as unspecified. No official identification has been made yet, however police have confirmed that the deaths are being treated as linked. Mr. Duffy’s death is seen as linked to the discovery of a woman’s body on Calder Street (Image: Facebook) Officers now want to hear from anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Duffy in the days before he was found – including anyone who may have visited his apartment. There is also an increased police presence in the area. Chief Inspector Detective Graham Grant said: “The deaths are being treated as linked and police are currently conducting extensive investigations into both cases. “I ask the public for their patience as our research continues to determine the full circumstances. There is an increased police presence in the area and anyone who is worried should call us at 101 or talk to police. “We look forward to talking to anyone who may have seen or talked to Mr Duffy in the days before his body was found, including anyone who may have visited his apartment. “We are also investigating to find places or persons that Mr Duffy visited or frequented in the days before his death.” Anyone with information is requested to contact the Scottish Police at 101, reporting incident number 2360 on Sunday, April 10, 2022, or calling the Crimestoppers charity at 0800 555 111 anonymously. Do not miss the latest news from all over Scotland and beyond – Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.
