Murder inquiry launched after man found dead in flat

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident in Glasgow's Parkhead.

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Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Glasgow.

The body of Valerijs Litvins, 45, was found within a flat in Burgher Street, Parkhead, at around 11.15pm on Sunday.

Following a post-mortem examination, his death is now being treated as murder.

Mr Litvins’ family has been made aware.

Detective chief inspector Gillian Grant said: “Officers have been in the area carrying out enquiries, checking CCTV and speaking to local residents in an effort to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.

“However, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information that would assist our investigation.

“We would be interested to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage from the street, or anyone who may have heard a disturbance in the area that night to contact us.”

If you have any information, call the police’s incident room on 0141 305 4530 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be sent via an online portal.

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