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Holly Lennon

Man found injured on Dennistoun street 'assaulted in altercation' before he died

Police want to speak to a gang of youths as part of their investigation into the unexplained death of a man found injured on an east end street.

Craig Watson was found on Colwood Avenue in the Dennistoun area just after midnight on Sunday morning and was pronounced dead by emergency services a short time later.

The 39-year-old is believed to have been involved in an altercation with a number of people in the Whitevale Gardens area shortly before he was found injured.

A number of youths were seen in the area at the time and officers are now urging them to come forward to help with their investigation into the death.

Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Miller, Major Investigation Team, said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact cause of Mr Watson's death, however, at this time we believe that he had been assaulted after becoming involved in an altercation with a number of people in the Whitevale Gardens area shortly before he was found injured.

"Whitevale Gardens is a residential area and I am sure local residents would have either seen or heard what happened and I would encourage them to come forward if they have not already done so.

"From our investigation so far, we know that there were a number of youths in the area before and after midnight, Saturday night into Sunday morning. It is extremely important that these young people contact the police and provide any details that may assist us with the investigation.

"Information can be passed to officers via 101 quoting reference number 0126 of Sunday, 17 April, 2022. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team. You can also share any videos or images that you believe may be relevant. You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information. The portal can be accessed via this Major Incident Public Portal link - http://ow.ly/BG3C50ILLM0."

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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