Man in court accused of murder after fatal flat fire

Junnaird Siddiqui, 53, allegedly killed Rahul Thakur in Glasgow's Pollokshields last Tuesday.

Man in court accused of murder after fatal flat fire Police ScotlandSubmitted

A suspect has appeared in court charged with murdering a Glasgow man.

Junnaird Siddiqui, 53, allegedly killed local man Rahul Thakur in the city’s Pollokshields last Tuesday.

Police were called to a fire at a flat in Lincluden Path, McCulloch Street, around 1.30pm.

Mr Thakur was found dead at the blaze.

Siddiqui has also been charged with wilful fireraising.

On Monday, Siddiqui made no plea at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

He was remanded in custody pending further examination by Sheriff Simon Pender.

Siddiqui will appear again at court within the next eight days.

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