A man has died following a shooting in North Lanarkshire.

Armed police attended the scene following reports of gun shots in Gartness Drive, Airdrie on Thursday night.

A police helicopter and other emergency services including an ambulance also attended at around 8.10pm.

A man was found seriously injured and pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are investigating the death and say they are treating it as suspicious.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone with any information should contact Coatbridge CID on 101."