As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot There are a few reasons this might happen: please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page We're getting everything ready for you and you'll be on your way in just a few moments The incident took place at Shotts Railway Station(Image: WSH)A woman was thrown on to a railway track seconds before an announcement that a train was approaching The terrifying incident happened at Shotts station admitted assaulting the woman on January 26 last year reached down and rescued her from the track before the train passed through the station The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android said there had been an altercation between the women when they got off a train shortly before 11pm They started fighting and Godfrey became involved kicking the victim on the face as she was on the ground He then dragged her along the platform and threw her on to the live railway line an announcement warned passengers to stand clear of the platform edge as a train was about to pass through the station without stopping Godfrey’s girlfriend grabbed the victim and pulled her back on to the platform but the two women then resumed their fight Godfrey again kicked the victim before he and his partner left the scene lost a fingernail and sustained ligament damage that meant her finger was in a splint for weeks Sheriff Colin Dunipace deferred sentence on Godfrey until June for background reports and an electronic tagging assessment * Don't miss the latest he adlines from around Lanarkshire. 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(Image: ugc)Drivers in Shotts have been warned of a temporary road closure and restrictions on roads in the coming weeks The A71 Allanton Road will have temporary restrictions from Monday in order for carriageway resurfacing works to be carried out There will be a temporary speed restriction of 30 mph during this time Vehicular and pedestrian access will be permitted where practical during the closure the B717 Burnbrae Road will be temporary closed from its junction with the A71 during the same time period Vehicles on the north-east side of the closure wishing access to the south-west side of the closure should proceed via 8717 Burnbrae Road Stane Road and A71 to the south-west side of the closure Getting Better Together have been learning about the past and present of Shotts With thanks to the Shotts Healthy Living Centre Cameron with his mum and dad and sister Jessica(Image: Contributed)A Shotts mum will head a 45-strong group taking part in this weekend’s Glasgow Kiltwalk to raise money for her four-year-old son who was recently diagnosed with a serious genetic condition Natalie and Mark Winter were told in September last year that their son Cameron has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) leading to weakness and wasting away of the body’s muscles Cameron is one of the youngest people in Scotland with the muscle-wasting disease that ultimately leads to disability and a shorter life span the life expectancy of someone with DMD is around 30 years The youngster gets physio every night and wears splints to bed He is set to start school this year and at the moment is thriving in every way He has reached every expected milestone but his mum and dad know that will change Cameron is currently part of a clinical trial accessing Givinostat in Newcastle a life-prolonging medication for a very rare disease and possibly the only one in the UK involved in the trial His parents want to raise awareness of the condition and let other families know that there is hope for children with DMD Four-year-old Cameron Winter(Image: Contributed)‌Mum Natalie said: “Cameron started nursery in January last year and it was them that picked up on it He was a wee bit clumsy on his feet and was walking on his toes He only leads with one leg and only does one stair at a time and we just thought he was mimicking him because he was with him all the time Cameron pictured on a visit to the hospital(Image: Contributed)“The health visitor came out the same week and referred him to physio and thought he had weak ankles but wanted a second opinion They went out to the nursery and agreed with the nursery teachers and decided they would look into it further The following week we got a diagnosis after a blood test It was a devastating time but we’re positive and hopeful with dad Mark(Image: Contributed)“Cameron is a massive superheroes fan and calls them his special muscles Every time he goes for blood tests he asks if it’s going green Natalie and Mark were told by specialists that the prognosis for young people with DMD is much more positive now compared to a decade or so ago There are groundbreaking research trials for treatment and gene therapy but that can come at a huge cost Duchenne’s can either be passed to a child through its mother or by spontaneous mutation who also has one-year-old daughter Jessica was relieved to find out that she is not a carrier Mark and Natalie are determined to do all they can to ensure Cameron has a full and happy life ahead of him(Image: Contributed)A GoFundMe page was set up and Natalie decided to take part in the Kiltwalk’s 23-mile Mighty Stride A total of 45 are leaving from The Marbles Club on Sunday at 8.30am and amongst the others Natalie will be joined by include her school’s depute and three other colleagues They will be returning home to Shotts around 7.30pm and will be welcomed by The Wee Shotts Piper and Cameron who will be giving out thank you bags filled with Scottish goodies Natalie added: “There are some ground breaking research trials going on for Duchenne but like anything Gene therapy is available in America but it costs £3million If you can get a clinical trial then you only have to cover the other cost such as travel and accommodation Cameron was diagnosed with DMD in September last year aged three(Image: Contributed)‌“We are unsure what lies ahead for Cameron but we do need money now so that if we need to travel to London or America to see Duchenne specialists as by mid to late teens he will be fully dependent on that and we live in an up and downstairs house so we’ll need to convert our garage into a downstairs room for him “We are really up against it but you’d do anything for your kids Cameron loves the Hulk(Image: Contributed)“In September we were given the number for Great Ormond Street and phoned that day but Cameron will be too old for the trial as he will be five by then and you need to be three or four years old “Life has been completely turned upside down for us The thing that we’re fighting for is for Cameron to live a happy life and gets chances like everyone else.” The fundraiser has already raised almost £15,000. You can donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kdrumr-camerons-journey A HOOD who plotted to murder a gym boss has been slashed in jail amid claims it was ordered by a hitman who killed Kevin ‘Gerbil’ Carroll Neil Anderson was targeted just days after he was transferred to notorious Shotts nick Lyons gang assassin Paterson, who gunned down Daniel mob enforcer Carroll, 29, in a Glasgow car park in 2010, is said to be a powerful enforcer inside the Lanarkshire prison Sources told how he orchestrates revenge attacks and exercises control over other caged mobsters And it’s claimed the attack on Gillespie cartel crony Anderson was a message to that gang — formerly headed up by missing brothers Barry and James Gillespie A source said: “Anderson was moved to Shotts recently and within days he was on the receiving end of a slashing “It’s said he hands out free drugs and mobile phones to get other cons to do his dirty work on behalf of the Lyons gang “The attack on Anderson was to show strength and let the Gillespie mob know who are top dogs.” Anderson got 21 years for his part in the slaying of Gary More, 32, in Airdrie in 2018. left — linked to the long-running feud between Glasgow’s feared Lyons and Daniel crews The Scottish Prison Service said: “We don’t comment on individual prisoners.” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Hamilton Sheriff Court.(Image: Hamilton Advertiser)A drink driver crashed into two parked cars as he tried to flee from police officers David Farquharson was caught after a short foot chase and then threatened to stab the cops was jailed for 12 months and banned from driving for seven and a half years on Friday He admitted driving dangerously while disqualified and while more than double the drink limit in Muldron Terrace who was on bail for other matters at the time also admitted threatening or abusive behaviour towards the police Hamilton Sheriff Court heard he was seen driving a Ford Focus without the lights on at 2.20 in the morning said: "On seeing a police vehicle the accused braked suddenly and reversed at speed in the direction of Northfield Avenue "His vehicle careered uncontrollably before colliding with two parked cars "The accused and a passenger got out and made off The police officers gave chase and Farquharson was arrested nearby "There was a strong smell of alcohol from his breath and he freely admitted he'd consumed a bottle of wine "He then said 'I'll f*****g stab the two of you "The police officers discovered he was disqualified from driving until 2028." Ms Corrigan added that one of the cars he crashed into - a Seat mobility vehicle - was a write-off Defence lawyer Scott Jones said Farquharson who admitted a string of previous convictions He told the court: "They were more intoxicated than him and he was persuaded to drive them home "He drove only a short distance and dropped them off Farquharson's 12-month sentence was backdated as he had been held in custody since his arrest That meant he was likely to be freed immediately under early release rules * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here St Patrick's Primary in Shotts(Image: WSH])Education inspectors have published their latest report on a council-run primary school in Shotts St Patrick’s Primary School received ratings of “good” in two categories with the nursery class assessed as “satisfactory” It was also agreed that the school has capacity to continue improvement without any need for further intervention so no follow-up inspections will be made at this time Strengths highlighted by inspectors included the positive learning environment thanks to effective leadership from the head and senior staff The report states: “Staff know their children well as learners and identify gaps in their learning quickly In a majority of lessons learning is set at different levels of difficulty “Teachers use appropriate activities and tasks to meet the needs of most children teachers use a range of resources and teaching approaches to motivate and engage children successfully children have opportunities to develop their creativity and curiosity explanations and share the purpose of the learning This ensures that children understand what they are learning.” The senior staff members also earned praise for their careful monitoring of progress made by all children The children themselves were described as “confident well behaved and proud of their school” while enjoying “respectful and warm” relationships across the community Some recommended areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the head teacher and North Lanarkshire Council The report added: Children and staff benefit from the strong partnership working with the local parish These partnerships provide valuable support to the school community learning experiences and understanding about the world of work are enhanced across the curriculum for all children “Most teachers provide timely verbal feedback to children about their learning This helps children to make improvements in their work staff use praise and positive language to support children “A few teachers provide effective written feedback to help children improve the quality of their work Senior leaders should now ensure all teachers provide high quality feedback to support children to achieve their personal targets “This will help children to make further progress across the curriculum.” Inspectors would like to see improved approaches to learning and teaching They suggested this could be achieved by giving staff more opportunities to share and learn from their experiences Drivers are being urged to seek alternative routes on Thursday evening. Police confirmed the eastbound carriageway of the M8 near junction 5 at Shotts and Harthill is to remain closed to remove the heavy goods vehicle. Drivers are being urged to seek alternative routes. Traffic Scotland confirmed the road was restricted after 6pm on Thursday. A Police Scotland statement read: “The eastbound carriageway of the M8 near junction 5 Shotts/Harthill is closed to allow removal of an overturned HGV. “Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road has been re-opened.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" A PRISON worker who was caught with class-A drugs after investigators discovered she was in a relationship with a gangster prisoner has been ordered to carry out unpaid work Ashley Malloy, 33, worked as a carer at HMP Shotts, Lanarkshire which houses some of the country's most notorious criminals She was put under investigation after police received a tip-off that she was bringing illicit items into the maximum security facility Detectives had information she was in a relationship with inmate John Mack who was serving a four-year sentence for drug offences Malloy's locker in a staff changing area was raided by officers in March last year who discovered cocaine with a street value of £1,200 and £400 worth of heroin in a bag Mack's cell was searched and a mobile phone SIM card was discovered appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court where she pled guilty to possessing the drugs while he admitted having the illicit SIM card Sheriff John Hamilton KC ordered Malloy to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work and put her under supervision for 12 months Mack was jailed for four months after the sheriff blasted his criminal record The pair had originally faced allegations of supplying drugs inside HMP Shotts but the claims were dropped by prosecutors "They attended Shotts with a search warrant and around 8am she was located in a staff preparation area which contains lockers and a place for people who work there to change "In that room they found a small bag and she confirmed it belonged to her and when it was searched they recovered powder which was later confirmed as cocaine and heroin with a street value of £1,200 and £400." The prosecutor added: "Because of what police had discovered in the bag John Mack had his cell searched because there was information they were in a relationship "During the search of his cell they found a SIM card." The court heard dad-of-three Mack had the SIM card to keep in touch with family but had been released in January He had previously admitted flooding Glasgow with thousands of street valium tablets which was linked to serious organised crime said: "She certainly isn't someone who has come through the criminal ranks "She had been given a package and had put her handbag and other items in her locker which is not in a secure area of the prison and she had no interaction with any convicted prisoners during the time she was in possession of these drugs but nonetheless it was in the prison estate." said: "He had this SIM card to keep in contact with his family after his allowance had run out." Sheriff Hamilton told Malloy: "It is significant that it was possession of a substantial amount of heroin and cocaine but you have no record and are somewhat vulnerable and I'm persuaded that it will not need to be a custodial sentence." And he said to Mack: "You are in a somewhat different situation with a significant record specifically disorder forgery and then a significant conviction for being concerned in the supply of drugs and your previous convictions and the element of risk that you are to society the custodial threshold has been crossed." The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) said Malloy was employed by an agency and had not worked at the prison since the drugs were found Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts MSP Neil Gray has welcomed the news that 6,410 properties in North Lanarkshire received £26.7 million worth of non-domestic rates relief in 2024 can offer eligible organisations up to 100 per cent rates relief – with 5,270 in North Lanarkshire being lifted out of paying non-domestic rates all together which show the value that the SNP Scottish Government places on supporting small business and organisations in the area He said: “It is welcome news that 6,410 organisations in North Lanarkshire have received £26.7 million worth of rates relief in 2024 “This includes 100 per cent rates relief for 5,270 eligible small businesses and organisations - a really significant number “Scotland’s rates relief policies are the most generous anywhere in the UK with over 95 per cent of non-domestic properties in Scotland expected to pay less property tax than elsewhere in the UK and over 100,000 taken out of paying rates altogether in 2025-26 the substantial level of rates relief offered in Scotland will be a lifeline for many small businesses and organisations in Airdrie & Shotts showing the value that the SNP places on supporting local business.” A PRISON worker was caught with class-A drugs after investigators discovered she was in a relationship with a gangster prisoner Ashley Malloy, 33, was busted with cocaine and heroin in her staff locker at maximum security HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire Officers learned she was seeing high level hood John Mack, 37, who was jailed for flooding the streets with fake valium alongside drugs kingpin Gary Jamieson, 38 a carer and Mack were originally charged with supplying drugs inside the tough nick But prosecutors at Hamilton Sheriff Court accepted a guilty plea by Malloy to possession of narcotics while Mack admitted having an illicit SIM card in his cell She was put under investigation after police received a tip-off that she was bringing banned items into the maximum security facility Mack’s cell was searched and a mobile phone SIM card was discovered. Depute fiscal Aga Mathieson told the court: “Police officers were in receipt of information that Ashley Malloy was working within Shotts as a carer and was introducing illegal items into the prison. “They attended Shotts with a search warrant and around 8am she was located in a staff preparation area which contains lockers and a place for people who work there to change. The prosecutor added: “Because of what police had discovered in the bag “During the search of his cell they found a SIM card.” The court heard dad-of-three Mack, from Glasgow had the SIM card to keep in touch with family but had been released in January Sheriff John Hamilton KC deferred sentence on the pair until next month for reports and continued bail Mack had previously admitted flooding Glasgow with 840,000 Etizolam tablets His co-accused Jamieson is the brother of cocaine baron Stephen ‘Jimmy’ Jamieson as part of an incrimination defence against allegations of a plot to import £100million of cocaine hidden in bananas But he changed his plea four days into his trial and has since been jailed for 20 years Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band will have a mini band performing in concert on November 16th in Syston and District conservative club The event is being run by the RATAE Pipe Band of Leicester The Ratae Pipe Band was formed in 2022 and are based in Leicester They are planning a fundraising concert with members of Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band on Saturday The band are led by Pipe Major Bryon Brotherton MBE who is ex-Pipe Major of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipe Sergeant Syd Charles told Bagpipe.news: “Bryon originates from Leicester and when he left the army he moved back into the area and was approached to put a competing band together “The band was formed last year with the focus on competing and starting off in Grade 4B We have different standards of players in the band We currently have five youngsters from the age of nine to 14 years old “As with any band we are always on the look out for new members of any age Within our members there is a wealth of pipe band knowledge and musical experience that can be passed on correctly to help with the musical ability of the band.” Bagpiping features and news from around the international piping community Contact us: news@bagpipe.news © Bagpipe News - The National Piping Centre Wishaw community group - Woodland Clean-up(Image: WSH])Hard working locals in Wishaw Shotts and Motherwell were honoured at the annual North Lanarkshire Provost Awards recognised the remarkable contributions of individuals and groups who have made a significant impact in their local communities The nominations were made by local councillors and community board members to recognise those unsung heroes whose dedication and hard work go above and beyond to support others North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy said: “Our towns and villages have so many exceptional groups and individuals that dedicate their time and efforts to helping others “We received over 150 nominations with each representing a potential winner 37 deserving winners were selected across our nine community board areas “I was amazed by the responses and humbled as I found out a bit more about the incredible efforts of those nominated Their selflessness and commitment are truly inspiring and we are so grateful for your contributions to our towns and villages “I hope all the exceptional winners enjoyed the occasion we are already looking forward to planning next year’s event.” Provost Award winners(Image: WSH])‌In the Wishaw section picked up the community group award after dedicating countless hours to enhancing their local environment by removing litter and debris from the woodland area The volunteer award was given to John Nolan who has been a passionate advocate for his community spearheading the renovation of the Parish Centre in Cleland who received the special achievement award has been a pivotal figure in the Wishaw community particularly in his efforts to replace a condemned community hall The special achievement award went to the Les Hoey DreamMaker Foundation who have been making dreams come true for children facing life-threatening illnesses Wishaw Special Achievement Award - Les Hoey DreamMaker Foundation(Image: WSH])In the Shotts categories Spotlight Shotts won the community group award after revitalising arts and culture in the town Springhill Boxing Club stalwart Frank Delaney picked up the community volunteer gong while Hartwood Community Development Group claimed the excellence award The special achievement award went to Christine McCrossan who has played a key role in the Hartwood Development Group’s success since its inception in 2019/20 Senshi Judo won the community group award; Joseph Mullen picked up the community volunteer award; Douglas and Mary Tait claimed the excellence award and Martin Cochran of Reeltime Music claimed the special achievement award In a recently published inspection report by Education Scotland St Patrick’s Primary School and Nursery Class in Shotts has been praised for its leadership and strong community values and a close evaluation of the school’s approach to education and pupil development led by the headteacher and supported by senior staff said: “We are very proud of the positive feedback we received from HMIE in our recent inspection report.  I am delighted that the inspectors recognised the school’s nurturing environment and the wonderful relationships we have forged across our school “Our staff work tirelessly to ensure we are providing a curriculum that meets the needs of all our children and it is encouraging to know that our endeavours to improve children’s learning has been recognised “We would like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible children parents and partners for their continued dedication and support together we will strive to build upon our successes to further improve our school for all our learners.” allows children to thrive both academically and socially inspectors found that senior leaders and teachers closely monitor and track pupil progress enabling them to deliver tailored interventions This approach has resulted in improvements in children’s educational development Inspectors described the relationships between students and staff as warm and respectful creating a strong sense of community and mutual respect across the school and Families congratulated everyone at the school on their successful report “The report highlights the dedication of the staff at St Patrick's Primary School in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for every child,” he said “I am confident that the school will build on these strengths and take forward the recommended improvements to enhance the educational experience even further.” inspectors suggested ways the school could further enhance its teaching methods They recommended that staff refine planning practices and expand play-based learning approaches aiming to create an even more enriching experience for every child They also encouraged more opportunities for staff collaboration allowing teachers to share best practices and innovative strategies to boost student success We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates A 39-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the death. Officers were called to an address on Shiel Gardens in Shotts on the morning of May 9 following reports of a man being found seriously injured. The man, named by police as John Cairns, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, May 17. Kenneth Stevenson making his acceptance speec at the Airdrie & Shotts count(Image: Judith Tonner/Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser)Kenneth Stevenson is the new MP for Airdrie & Shotts – and says it is “an honour and a privilege” to be heading for Westminster to represent his home area He defeated incumbent SNP representative Anum Qaisar to regain the seat for Labour for the first time in nine years, reversing the outcome of the 2021 by-election contested by the same two candidates The Fortissat councillor polled 18,871 votes and earned a majority of 7547 – and expressed his gratitude to his new constituents in his acceptance speech made at the North Lanarkshire count at 4.40am on Friday He said: “My thanks go to the great people of Airdrie & Shotts – it’s been an absolute pleasure speaking to so many of you over the past 18 months hearing about your concerns but also about your passion and determination to deliver change for your area but I will be an MP who worke to serve every resident; we need change and I will fight to deliver it” He thanked those voting Labour for the first time saying: “The party is well and truly in your service the service of working people and will be relentlessly focused on repaying the trust you’ve put in us” – and added: “To those who have come back to Labour I’m so pleased you felt able to support the party again “I will get on with the job you’ve sent me to Westminster to do; becoming the MP for the constituency I’ve lived in my entire life is an honour and a privilege and I will work to deliver the change Airdrie & Shotts needs.” Police are said to be on the scene near Shotts. Traffic Scotland advised drivers junction five of the motorway has one lane blocked after a collision involving two vehicles after 7am on Monday. Traffic Scotland said traffic was “really beginning to slow” on approach to the junction. A post read: “The M8 is currently restricted eastbound at Junction 5 due to a road traffic accident. “All lanes are currently restricted. Motorists are advised to use caution on approach.” We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Police Scotland website We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man in Lanarkshire officers were called to a report of a man being found seriously injured at a property in Shiel Gardens Emergency services attended and 24-year-old John Cairns was pronounced dead at the scene His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers An extensive investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances of what happened from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time "We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time "Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door to door inquiries are also being carried out "I am keen to speak to anyone with any private CCTV doorbell or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry "We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers "It is vital that we find out more about what has happened as soon as possible and I would like to reassure the community that officers are working to trace whoever is responsible "I am appealing to the community to get in touch with us with any information they have Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0688 of 9 May Information can be shared anonymously with the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year supported victims and a thriving workforce Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement Officers were called to an address on Shiel Gardens in Shotts on the morning of May 9. Officers previously said his death was being treated as unexplained but following a post-mortem examination a murder investigation was launched. Police confirmed on Thursday that a 39-year-old man had been arrested and enquiries are ongoing. Hamilton Sheriff Court(Image: Lanarkshire Live)A woman who burst a police officer's nose has been ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid community work Caitlin Henderson, 22, of Torbothie Road, Shotts, was also placed under social work supervision for a year when she appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court She admitted assaulting the female officer to her injury and impairment in Main Street, Wishaw said the officer sustained cartilage damage and lost her sense of smell as a result The officer and several of her colleagues had been called to a disturbance outside licensed premises around 1am The fiscal stated: "The accused Henderson kicked out towards police officers as she was being arrested "She also tried to headbutt the officer who was taken to hospital "She is due to be checked again at the hospital but there is a waiting time of approximately one to two years." was intoxicated at the time of the assault Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application he was involved in his community and a proud graduate of Southport High School Craig was known for his charisma and helping hand He was involved in his community through his membership in the Optimists Club and his volunteer work at Fellowship Missions He was an avid and vocal fan of Notre Dame Football and Indiana University basketball which he enjoyed sharing with those around him Amber (Justin) Wooten and Lauren (Austen) Conwell; siblings Tina Garber and Bryan (Jamie) Shotts; and his grandchildren Craig was preceded in death by his parents A memorial service will be held at Mount Pleasant Greenwood Cemetery on August 16th at 1:00 pm contributions may be made in Craig’s memory to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Fellowship Missions and community involvement will be remembered by all who knew him.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Police have named the man as 24-year-old John Cairns. Officers were called to an address on Shiel Gardens in Shotts on Thursday morning to reports of a man being found seriously injured. Emergency services arrived but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland have named him as John Cairns. Officers previously said his death was being treated as unexplained. But following a post-mortem examination it is now being treated as murder. An extensive investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances of what happened, Police Scotland said. Detective inspector Hazel Reid, from the force’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time. “We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and extensive enquiries are ongoing at this time. “Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door-to-door inquiries are also being carried out. “I am keen to speak to anyone with any private CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or any other footage that they think would assist the enquiry. “We will have a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers. “It is vital that we find out more about what has happened as soon as possible, and I would like to reassure the community that officers are working to trace whoever is responsible. “I am appealing to the community to get in touch with us with any information they have, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please pass it on to officers.” Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 0688 of May 9. Information can also be shared anonymously with the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.