A MAN has been arrested and charged after a body was found on a Lanarkshire path.

As reported by the Evening Times on Monday, the body of a man was discovered in Suna Path, near Laggan Avenue, in Shotts, just before 2am.

The area was cordoned off by police as they launched an investigation.

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Now, the force has confirmed a 32-year-old is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday, September 4 in connection with the death of the 48-year-old.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.