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08/08/2011
Murder Investigation Launched In North Lanarkshire
Police in Cumbernauld have launched a murder inquiry the body of a 19-year-old man was found in a flat in Kilsyth in North Lanarkshire at the weekend.
Leslie Berry was found in his flat in Park Lane around 00:45 on August 7, suffering from serious injuries, following reports that a man had been injured in a disturbance.
Emergency services attended, but Mr Berry died at the scene.
Following a post-mortem, police are now treating his death as murder. Door-to-door enquiries are being carried out in the area and CCTV images are being gathered as part of the investigation.
Appealing for information, Detective Chief Inspector Kenny Dewar said: "A young man has lost his life in what appears to be a senseless attack. We believe that earlier in the evening, around midnight, a disturbance had taken place either in or near to Leslie's flat. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death and to trace those responsible.
"I am encouraged by the response we have had from the local community so far and I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything in the area of Park Lane and Kilsyth Town Centre between midnight and 0130 hours.
"I would ask anyone with information or knowledge about this crime to contact police as a matter of urgency."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01236 503900 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/GK)
Leslie Berry was found in his flat in Park Lane around 00:45 on August 7, suffering from serious injuries, following reports that a man had been injured in a disturbance.
Emergency services attended, but Mr Berry died at the scene.
Following a post-mortem, police are now treating his death as murder. Door-to-door enquiries are being carried out in the area and CCTV images are being gathered as part of the investigation.
Appealing for information, Detective Chief Inspector Kenny Dewar said: "A young man has lost his life in what appears to be a senseless attack. We believe that earlier in the evening, around midnight, a disturbance had taken place either in or near to Leslie's flat. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death and to trace those responsible.
"I am encouraged by the response we have had from the local community so far and I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything in the area of Park Lane and Kilsyth Town Centre between midnight and 0130 hours.
"I would ask anyone with information or knowledge about this crime to contact police as a matter of urgency."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01236 503900 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/GK)
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