Murder probe in Springburn after grandfather's violent death

Brian Maley was found dead on Tuesday morning

Author: Rob WallerPublished 10th Feb 2022
Last updated 10th Feb 2022

Detectives in Glasgow are confirming they are now investigating the 'particularly violent' death of grandfather Brian Maley in Spingburgn as a murder.

The 52-year-old was found in a flat in Young Terrace at around 9.50 am on Tuesday, 8th February and declared dead at the scene.

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 in 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 09.50am 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.

We have also set up a website portal that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team.

You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information.