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Three arrests over death of man in South Lanarkshire

Police Scotland Joe Buchanan smiling right at the camera. He is wearing a green jumper.Police Scotland
Joe Buchanan was found dead in the street in Douglas on Sunday 13 April

Three men have been arrested and charged over the death of man in a street in South Lanarkshire.

Joe Buchanan, 35, died at the scene of an incident in Springhill Street, Douglas, at about 20:35 on Sunday 13 April.

Detectives later began a murder inquiry and said it appeared to be a "targeted incident".

Three men, aged 21, 40 and 41 have now been arrested and are due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Two police officers stand at a taped-off area of a street which has several cars and other officers behind them
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Springhill Street in Douglas

In a statement last week, Mr Buchanan's family said they wanted to thank everyone who had shown support to them.

"Joe had a heart of gold, and we would appeal to anyone who has any information to come forward," they added.