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Ryan Carroll

Glasgow high-rise flat block cordoned off by police after man found dead

A man has died after emergency services were called to a set of high-rise flats in Glasgow.

Police raced to reports of concern for a person at Dumbreck Court after the alarm was raised at around 4.30pm on Monday. Ambulance crews also attended the scene but tragically the man 59-year-old man was pronounced dead a short time later.

Officers taped off an area at the back of the building and officers remained at the scene until Monday evening reports the Daily Record.

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An area of the car park was covered in tarpaulin while investigations into the death were carried out. Forensic officers in boiler suits arrived around 10pm to comb the scene.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. Cops say a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson told Glasgow Live: “We were called to Dumbreck Court in Glasgow shortly before 4.30pm on Monday, July 25 following a report of concern for a man. The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”


If you’ve been affected by any of the issues covered in this story or you’re in need of help, please contact the Samaritans in Glasgow. You can call free from any phone on 116 123 or head to the Samaritans website for more information.

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