Man serious after Christmas Eve fall

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from a landing outside his flat in Motherwell.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Dec 2016, 12:13 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:20 BST
Emergency services were called to Watson Street, Motherwell.Emergency services were called to Watson Street, Motherwell.
Emergency services were called to Watson Street, Motherwell.

John Sneddon (36) plunged from the first floor of the building in Watson Street on Christmas Eve.

It’s understood police investigating the incident are treataing it as an accident and there are no suspicious circumstances.

Mr Sneddon’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, but he remained in a serious condition in hospital yesterday (Monday).