Police are urging neighbours not to throw out any clothing found on their property in the wake of an eight-year-old’s death in Hamilton.
Police were called at around 5.20pm on Sunday to a property in the suburb of Bader after receiving reports of a “violent altercation”.
Three people were taken to hospital, including the eight-year-old boy in a critical condition. The boy later died from his injuries.
A 37-year old was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He did not enter a plea when he appeared in court on Monday.
“Police investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy in Bader, Hamilton, are urging residents in several surrounding streets not to throw out any clothing they have found on their property,” a spokesperson said today.
“Residents of Pine Avenue, Anthony Crescent and Ansford Place are asked to urgently contact police if they have located any white clothing on their property in the last week.
“Police can be contacted by calling 105,” the spokesperson added.
Police earlier said it was not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.
