John Cairns was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services attended.
Around 8.20am on Thursday, police were called to a report of a man being found seriously injured at a property in Shiel Gardens in the town.His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire ’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
A second person said: "Rest easy wee man. Your life was never easy from a young age and my heart breaks for you. You did not deserve this. So young with your full life still in front of you. I'll never understand why. Your dogs are in safe hands wee pal." “Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area and door to door inquiries are also being carried out.
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