A Scots man who was charged in connection with a social media image mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has been released.
23.05.2020 - 22:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police have swooped on a road in Hamilton amid an ongoing incident.
Pictures from the scene surrounding Avon Street show police standing guard with a cordon sealing off the road this evening, Saturday May 23.
An ambulance can also be seen in the image.
The circumstances of the incident are unclear at this stage.
Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.
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