Man, 34, charged with murder after 21-year-old Thomas O'Rourke dies following disturbance in Wishaw
McConnachie was arrested after Thomas O'Rourke, 21, was found with serious injuries in the town of Wishaw and died a short time later.
Wednesday 1 March 2023 11:04, UK
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 21-year-old in North Lanarkshire.
Emergency services rushed to a disturbance in Coldstream Crescent, Wishaw, at about 9.25pm on Friday.
Thomas O'Rourke, from the town, was found with serious injuries and died a short time later.
Francis McConnachie was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
The 34-year-old made no plea to the murder charge when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.
McConnachie, of Wishaw, was remanded in custody and is expected back in court within the next week.