Murder enquiry launch following death of man in Glasgow flat
Alan Ritchie was found seriously injured in Kennishead Avenue on Tuesday, and died a short time later
The death of a man in a flat in Glasgow on Tuesday is being treated by police as murder.
Emergency services received a report of the 61-year-old injured in the flat in Kennishead Avenue at around 10pm on Tuesday.
Alan Ritchie was found with what police described as “very serious injuries” and the 61-year-old died at the scene a short time later.
His relatives have been informed and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal as the investigation continues.
Police inquiries suggest it was “not a random attack” and two men were seen entering the property before officers were called.
One of the men was described as white, in his 20s, wearing a black North Face jacket with black jogging trousers and black training shoes.
The other man was also white and in his 20s, wearing a green parka with fur lining around the hood and orange detail on the left sleeve, light grey jogging trousers and black training shoes.
Detective Inspector Alan McAlpine said: “Mr Ritchie has suffered a very violent attack which has resulted in his death and it is vital that we trace the person or persons responsible.
“We believe that this was not a random attack and know that two men entered the block of flats prior to police being called.
“It is vital that we trace these men as they may be responsible for the assault on Mr Ritchie. Anyone who recognises the descriptions of the two men or has any other information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident number 4100 of 10 March 2020.
“There will also be an increased police presence in the vicinity and I urge members of the public to speak to the officers about any concerns they may have.
“Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 where anonymity can be maintained.”
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