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Carla Jenkins

Glasgow grandad murdered in 'violent and sustained' attack in his own home

Police have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a man in Springburn killed in his own home.

Brian Maley, 52, was found at his flat in Young Terrace, Springburn, after suffering what officers describe as a 'violent and sustained attack'.

Police say the family of the father and grandfather are "devastated by what happened".

Around 9.50 am on Tuesday, February 8 police received a report of a man injured within a flat in Young Terrace.

Brian Maley, 52, was found at his flat in Young Terrace, Springburn, after suffering what police describe as a 'violent and sustained attack'. (Police Scotland)

Emergency services attended and Brian Maley was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Grainger, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “Brian died as a result of a particularly violent and sustained assault within his home.

"Brian was a father and grandfather and his family are devastated by what has happened.

“We have a dedicated team of officers dealing with the case supported by local officers and specialist resources carrying out a detailed search of his home and the local area.

"A high visibility police presence will be maintained within the local area

“Officers are currently conducting door to door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in the area and I urge anyone who was in the vicinity of Young Terrace between 7.30am and 9.50am on Tuesday, 8 February, 2022 and may have seen any person or persons acting suspiciously to get in touch with police as they may hold valuable information that can assist our enquiries.”

Anyone that has any information that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police via telephone number 101, quoting incident number 0749 of 8 February 2022.

Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

A website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team has been set up.

You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information. The portal can be accessed here.

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