MURDER cops have launched a probe after a man was stabbed to death in Wishaw.

Force detectives have sealed off two streets in the North Lanarkshire town following a fight at a house in Morar Street. Another area at Greenhead Road was also cordoned off as part of the investigation.

The 52-year-old victim was rushed to University Hospital Wishaw shortly after 12.30am on Monday, but could not be saved.

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It is understood he was stabbed.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 12.30am on Sunday, October 14, a 52-year-old man was seriously injured following a disturbance outside a house in Morar Street, Wishaw.

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“He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Wishaw where he later died.

“A post-mortem will take place in due course to establish the cause of death which at this time police are treating as suspicious. "Enquires are ongoing."

The spokeswoman added: “Police are in attendance at Greenhead Road as part of an going enquiry.”