Witnesses needed after man in lochside death mystery is named

Detectives are appealing for information after the body of a 57-year-old man was discovered near Banton Loch on Sunday, August 23.

Police have now named the deceaseed as Alan Brown who had been fishing there the day before with friends.

And it has now emerged too that Alan’s body was found by a dog walker - around 2.35pm on the Sunday .

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A post-mortem has been carried out and the death is currently being treated as unexplained

Detective Inspector Gordon Sneddon from Coatbridge CID said: “Alan remained at the loch on the Saturday after his friends left.

“There have been several sightings of him on the Saturday evening but it is vital that we piece together his movements between when he was last seen and when he was found dead the following afternoon.

“I would appeal to anyone who believes they may have seen Alan between 9pm on Saturday night and 2.35pm on Sunday afternoon, to please get in touch.

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“Alan’s family is understandably devastated by his loss, and although there is nothing to suggest anyone else was involved in his death at this time, it is important that we establish exactly what happened.

Alan is described as bein white, around five foot. 10 inches in height with a slim build, short greying hair and similar stubble.

He was wearing a black jacket with a hood, grey jumper, blue jeans and black trainers.Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge CID through 101, quoting incident number 2260 of Sunday, August 23.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called free and in confidence on 0800 555 111.