Suspect appears in court over murder of man found injured near Scottish nightclub

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of another man near a Scottish nightclub.

Brandon McLachlan, 21, appeared in the dock charged with the murder of Jamie Lucas, 33, in Airdrie city center in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Mr Lucas was found seriously injured in Stirling Street shortly before 3am.

It is believed that responding police officers provided emergency aid to Jamie before he was placed in an ambulance and taken to Glasgow Hospital, where he died a short time later.

McLachlan, from Airdrie, made no plea when he appeared at the town’s sheriff court today.

He was charged with murder and allegedly carrying a bladed or pointed weapon in a public place.

The 21-year-old also faces a third charge of threatening or abusive behavior.

McLachlan was referred for further examination and was taken into custody.

He will be back in court within the next eight days.

Officers investigating the alleged murder cordoned off much of the city center on Sunday.

Detectives gathered CCTV cameras and forensic officers were seen scouring the street.

Uniformed police officers stood guard outside a nearby nightclub on Graham Street.

The main street was still cordoned off yesterday as the investigation continued.

Detective Chief Inspector Jamie Campbell said: “My thoughts remain with Jamie’s family and friends. We continue to offer them our support during this very difficult time.

“I would like to thank members of the local community for their support during our investigations.

“Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is asked to come forward.

“You can call us on 101 quoting incident number 0454 of December 22.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be preserved.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Jamie Lucas in Airdrie.

“Officers were called to Stirling Street in the town at around 2.45am on Sunday December 22, 2024.

“Jamie was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

“The 21-year-old appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Tuesday, December 24.”

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