Man in court charged with murder of teenager hit by van in Glasgow

Published 14th Oct 2019

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a teenager who died after being hit by a van.

Liam Hendry, 18, died at the scene in Barrowfield Street, Glasgow, in the early hours of Sunday September 9.

Mr Hendry, from nearby Barrowfield Gardens, was struck by a van in the street at around 6.45am.

Police Scotland announced on Thursday that a man had been arrested in connection with the death.

Dean Wright appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday charged with murder, attempted murder and driving when disqualified from having a licence.

The 30-year-old of Glasgow made no plea and was held in custody.

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