Officers attended the High Coats Flats on Coats Street in Coatbridge on Sunday following an in-person call.
The body of John Paul Duffy was found inside and after an autopsy, the death of the 51-year-old is treated as murder. A 46-year-old man was arrested for the death. Subsequently, police officers attended a property near Coller Street around 5.35 PM last night as part of their ongoing search for the body. A woman’s body was also found and her death is currently being treated as unspecified. The body of a woman was also found on nearby Calder Street last night (Image: Google Maps) Read more related articles Read more related articles No official identification has been made yet, however police have confirmed that the deaths are being treated as linked. 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. Read more related articles Read more related articles 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.
