No suspicious circumstances in burning body death

Forensic officers examined the area in detail on Sunday

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a man found burning on a football pitch in Lanarkshire, police have said.

Emergency services were called to Margaret Drive, Motherwell, at about 09:00 on Saturday after the discovery was made by a member of the public.

Residents in the area had told BBC Scotland they were fearful the man had been attacked.

Police Scotland have now said that following "extensive inquiries" they believe there is nothing suspicious about the death.

Flowers were left close to the scene on Monday

A spokesperson added that formal identification of the man had yet to take place but his next of kin had been informed.

The body was discovered on a football pitch regularly used by local children.

Forensic officers were seen on Sunday carrying out detailed examinations of the park, which is also popular with dog walkers.

Several residents said they had been concerned about "scarce" details provided by police during the weekend.

Laura Morgan lives near the area where the man was found

Laura Morgan, who has lived in the area for 10 years, said on Sunday that the events had been a "shock".

She added: "The kids play football down there so I'm just glad it wasn't the football team that actually found them."

Flynn Bryson, who also lives in the area, said that residents had been left "quite scared to leave their houses".

The force thanked people in the area for their "patience and understanding" during the weekend investigation.