Man sentenced to life for murder of Charles Wilson

A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of Charles Wilson in Renton.

Mr Wilson, 40, was discovered with serious injuries at a flat on Tontine Park following reports of a fire around 7.25am on Saturday, 25 March, 2023. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gary Meikle, 43, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow today, Friday, 29 September, and was sentenced to life with a minimum of 19 years and six months behind bars.

Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “I hope the conviction and sentencing of Meikle will bring some form of comfort to Charles Wilson’s family and friends as they continue to come to terms with what happened to him. Our thoughts remain with them.

“Meikle has admitted to this wicked, horrific attack on a man in his own home and he’ll now face the consequences of his actions.

“I would like to thank the public and local residents for their help and support throughout our investigation. This led to us being able to identify Meikle and bring him to justice.”