Murder inquiry launched in Crookston

A murder inquiry's been launched in Crookston after a man was found dead in a flat.

36 year-old Kirk Cole's body was discovered by officers around 9am on Thursday - it's believed there was a disturbance at Cairnhill Drive property in the early hours of the morning.

Mr Cole's relatives are aware and there is an appeal for witnesses.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan McAlpine at Police Scotland’s Major Crime Investigation Team (West) said:

“My officers are currently reviewing CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries. Our initial enquiries have revealed that Mr Cole was with a friend within a flat in Cairnhill Drive from around 2100 hrs on Wednesday 21 June. We also believe that at least one person, possibly more, arrived at the flat during that night and into the early hours of the morning.

“ Early indications suggest that there may have been a disturbance at the flat during the night and therefore it is vital that anyone who was with Mr Cole since 2100 hrs on Wednesday 21 June until the early hours of Thursday morning contact police immediately.

“A police incident caravan will remain at the scene and there will be extra patrols in the area however I must stress that there is no information to suggest that anyone else in the local area is at risk. I’d encourage local residents to speak to the officers in the area if they have any concerns.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Helen St Police Office via 101 quoting incident number 0758 of 22 June. Alternatively calls can be made to Crime stoppers on 0800 111 555 where anonymity can be maintained.