Man's identity confirmed following death in Lambhill, Glasgow

Police Scotland can confirm the identity of a man who was found dead at an address in Lambhill, Glasgow.

He was 33-year-old Barry McLachlan from Glasgow.

Officers received a report of a man found injured within a common close on Knapdale Street around 2am on Saturday, 3 July.

Emergency services attended and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is now being treated as murder.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 6 July, 2021.

Detective Inspector Peter Crombie, senior investigating officer, said : “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Barry and officers are providing support at this difficult time for them.

“I would like to thank members of the local community for their assistance in this enquiry and to reassure them there is no threat to the wider public.”