A diabetic man has died in hospital in Glasgow, sparking a police investigation.
Martin Weldon was admitted to intensive care at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after suffering a diabetic hypoglycaemia on May 1 this year, then aged 35.
His complications caused a severe brain injury but despite his condition, he had started making progress despite needing to learn how to walk and talk again.
However on Saturday, Martin unexpectedly died just two days after turning 36 - and now police say they are investigating.
His father, Martin Senior, said: "Today (Saturday) we lost my son Martin, after making progress in hospital he passed away due to staff negligence.
"I would like to take the time to thank his real friends and family who have been there for martin in the past few months. Funeral arrangements will follow, thanks. Myself and family would appreciate time to grieve for now."
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGCC) has issued a statement following the death of the patient, confirming his passing is now subject to an ongoing police investigation.
The health board has also offered "thoughts and deepest condolences" to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
A statement from NHSGCC reads: "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mr Weldon’s family and loved ones as they mourn his loss. After immediately notifying the Procurator Fiscal, the circumstances around Mr Weldon’s death are now subject to an ongoing police investigation.
"As such, it would be inappropriate to comment further. We continue to work with relevant authorities and remain committed to engaging with the family as investigations progress."
Martin's family added in a statement: “Our family is taking time to grieve for Martin and we are supporting the police through the investigation and once the investigation is done we will comment further.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Saturday 13 August, police were made aware of the unexpected death of a 35-year-old man at the QEUH.
"The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."
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