Police Scotland murder inquiry launched in Parkhead, Glasgow

Police Scotland has launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Parkhead, Glasgow, on Sunday, 7 March, 2021.

Around 11.15 pm, the body of a 45-year-old man was found within a flat in Burgher Street, Parkhead. A post mortem has now been carried out and his death is being treated as murder.

The deceased can be named as 45-year-old Valerijs Litvins.  His family has been made aware.

Detective Chief Inspector Gillian Grant of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Officers have been in the area carrying out enquiries, checking CCTV and speaking to local residents in an effort to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, however, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information that would assist our investigation.

“We would be interested to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage from the street, or anyone who may have heard a disturbance in the area that night to contact us.

“Any details can be passed to police at the incident room on 0141 305 4530, quoting incident number 4216 of Sunday, 7 March, 2017.  Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Detectives have also set up an online portal to encourage members of the public to submit information. 

This can be accessed by clicking https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT19S01-PO1

Content courtesy of Police Scotland.

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