Second man charged after human remains found at children’s park

William Leiper's body was discovered at the scene of a fire in Househill Park in the Pollok area of Glasgow.

Second man charged after human remains found at children’s park Police Scotland

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man whose charred remains were found at the scene of a fire in a Glasgow park.

William Leiper’s body was found in Househill Park, near to Hartstone Road in Pollok, at around 7.35am on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

On Tuesday, Police Scotland said a 25-year-old man had been charged in connection with the 31-year-old’s death.

He is due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court.

On August 14, ten days after the discovery of Mr Leiper’s remains, a 40-year-old man was arrested.

Jude McPhie appeared at the court charged with murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.