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Man charged after human remains found at children’s park

The 40-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Man charged after human remains found at children’s park — Charged: Man due in court over William's Leiper's death. Police Scotland

14th Aug 2021

A man has been charged in connection with the death of William Leiper, whose remains were found next to a children’s playground in a Glasgow park.

Leiper’s body was found in Househill Park, in the Pollok area of the city, at 7.35am on Wednesday, August 4.

Detectives launched an investigation last week after discovering what was believed to be human remains next to the scene of a fire in Househill Park.

The remains were later identified as local man Leiper.

A 40-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday over Leiper’s death.

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