Bishopbriggs man found injured near Fort William hotel dies

44-year old Mark Maguire was discovered at Achintore Road, near the Cruachan Hotel around 3.50am on May 13

Published 15th May 2018
Last updated 15th May 2018

A man who was found injured near a hotel on Sunday has died, police said. Mark Maguire was found injured at Achintore Road, near the Cruachan Hotel, in Fort William around 3.50am on May 13.

The 44-year-old was taken to Belford Hospital and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Mr Maguire, from Bishopriggs, East Dunbartonshire, died overnight between Monday and Tuesday.

Police are treating his death as unexplained.

Two men, aged 22 and 41, have been arrested and released as police continue their investigation.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Richard Baird said: I would like to offer my condolences to Mr Maguire's family and friends at this time. They are very much in our thoughts as we continue with our enquiries.

His death is currently being treated as unexplained and we continue to work to establish the full circumstances.

Officers will be carrying out further enquiries in the local area today.

I would encourage anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police to call 101, quoting reference NP2313/18, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.''