Tributes have been paid to a man found dead on a Lanarkshire street — as police launch a murder probe.

Scott Boyd, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene following an early-hours incident in Kirkmuirhill in the on Wednesday morning (August 27). Following a post mortem examination, Scott's death is now being treated as murder.

A second man, aged 35, was taken to Wishaw General Hospital , where his condition was described as not life-threatening. He has since been released.

Devastated friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to Scott.

One tribute read: "Fly high bro. I'm going to miss that cheeky wee grin. Going to miss you wee man."

Posting a picture of him and Scott hugging, one pal wrote on Facebook: "Can't believe this. Love you always bro. See you on the other sid

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