Man charged with murder after 55-year-old found dead in flat

James Jarvis, 55, was found dead inside a property in the Possil area of Glasgow on Wednesday morning.

Man charged with murder after 55-year-old found dead in flatPolice Scotland

A man has been charged with murder after the body of a man was found inside a flat in Glasgow.

Police were called to an address on Monar Street, in the Possil area, at around 9.20am on Wednesday where James Jarvis, 55, was found dead inside.

A major investigation was launched and on Saturday, police confirmed a 38-year-old man had been charged in connection with the death.

William Sharp, 38, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday charged with murder, assault to injury, theft, theft of a motor vehicle, and five traffic offences.

The 38-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody for further examination.

He will appear again within eight days.

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