Man found dead in own home after ‘violent attack’ in North Lanarkshire

A murder inquiry is underway after a man was found dead in his own home following a “violent attack”.

Daniel Greer was found at the Rankin Crescent property, in the Greengairs area of Airdrie, at around 12.55pm on Monday.

The 33-year-old was last seen on Friday, several days before he was found, with police believing he was assaulted before returning home.

His relatives have been made aware and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.

A murder hunt is underway after a man was found dead in his home in Airdrie.

A post-mortem examination has taken place and police are treating the death as murder.

Officers have set up an online portal to encourage members of the public to respond to their appeal for information.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Jamieson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Mr Greer died as a result of a violent assault and at this time we are trying to establish a motive for his attack.

“He was last seen on Friday 16 October 2020, therefore we must find out his movements between then until he was discovered within his home on Monday 19 October 2020.

“We believe that Mr Greer may have been assaulted elsewhere before he returned to his home.

“It is vital that we find the person or persons responsible for such a horrendous assault.

“Anyone who has seen Mr Greer since Friday 16 October 2020 or anyone who witnessed a disturbance or argument over the weekend near to Rankin Crescent is asked to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Coatbridge via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 1243 of 19 October 2020, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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