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Graeme Thomson

Knightswood murder probe after Paul Kelly killed in attack in Glasgow

Police have arrested a man after a murder probe was launched into the death of Paul Kelly in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.

Knightswood local Paul was discovered at 10am on Saturday suffering from serious injuries in Hermitage Avenue.

Emergency services attended but Paul, 50, died at the scene.

Following a post mortem examination police announced they are now treating Paul's death as murder.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death and police enquiries are continuing.

Detective Inspector Steven Elliot at Govan Police Station said: “A man has lost his life in what I can only describe as a very violent attack.

Police at the scene of Paul Kelly's murder at the corner of Hermitage Avenue and Baldric Avenue in Knightswood (Mark F Gibson / Gibson Digital)

“We are still trying to establish exactly what happened yesterday in Hermitage Avenue but are keen to speak to anyone who saw a man in the vicinity of Hermitage Avenue around the time Mr Kelly was assaulted.

"This man is described as white, in his 40’s, around 6ft tall, slim build and was wearing a black jacket and carrying a large orange carrier bag. 

“Anyone who may have seen this man or has any other information that could assist our enquires is asked to contact police at Govan CID via telephone number 101 quoting incident number I314 of 15 June 2019.”

Alternatively calls can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

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