Man ‘tortured to demise’ earlier than blood-soaked attacker ‘boasted in sick footage’

A person has died after being “kidnapped and tortured“, with brutal footage of the incident understood to have been shared on-line.

Alan Lawson, 36, was assaulted and left for lifeless at his house in Saltcoats, Scotland, on Sunday. He died from his accidents in hospital two days later.

He is believed to have been held hostage by a person who subjected him to brutal accidents within the lead as much as his demise. The unnamed attacker later boasted of the beating on-line, Daily Record studies. Bloodied garments and bedsheets scattered throughout the ground had been reportedly seen within the footage.

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Sources who considered the disturbing footage, uploaded to Snapchat, declare Lawson was chained to a radiator whereas he was overwhelmed and slashed. They stated his attacker additionally claimed to have used superglue in a bid to restore a devastating wound inflicted on Lawson’s head.

The alleged attacker additionally shared a topless selfie, exhibiting his face and chest smeared in blood.

Police Scotland didn’t verify if officers in cost are conscious of the web pictures. However they stated a homicide investigation has now been launched. The power beforehand confirmed it was probing the “unexplained” demise of a 36-year-old man.

Sources informed the Daily Record that Lawson’s attacker has now “gone on the run” and is believed to be hiding in a close-by city.

One native stated: “It’s absolutely sickening what has happened to him. It’s like something out of a horror film. He was taken away from his home, tortured then dumped back at his own house. I don’t know how anyone could do that to another human being. There are some truly evil people out there.”

Detective Chief Inspector Ally Semple, Major Investigation Team, stated: “We believe this was a targeted attack however it’s vital we find out exactly what happened to Alan and I’m appealing to the public for help.

“We’re keen to trace his movements on Saturday, 3 February, and Sunday, 4 February, and find out who he was with. Did you see Alan during this time? Perhaps you saw something suspicious in the Alexander Avenue area of Largs.

“We also know Alan was on New England Road, Saltcoats on the evening of Sunday, 4 February, did you see him there? Do you have dashcam or private CCTV footage of these areas which could help?

“Any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please get in touch. There will be increased patrols of the area and anyone with concerns or information can speak to officers.”

Anyone with info is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3304 of 4 February. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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