Murder probe as police name teenager who died in Glasgow disturbance

Jack Mellon is seen with with short brown hair, wearing a white dress shirt, a light pink tie, and a black suit jacket, posing indoors against a warm background.

A teenager who died following an incident in the Milton area of Glasgow has been named as Jack Mellon, as police confirmed they are treating his death as murder.

The 17-year-old was found fatally injured following a disturbance on Ashgill Road at about 18:05 on Wednesday evening.

Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 22-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has now been charged. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday.

A Glasgow street, with a row of houses stretching into the distance. Several police vans, cars and an ambulance are parked along part of the street, with police tape sealing off part of the street. A blue police forensics tent has been set up on the pavement.

Det Insp Lynn Donnelly said: "Our thoughts first and foremost are with Jack's family and friends, and all those affected by this incident."

She added that there would be a police presence in the area while the investigation continued.

Ch Insp Mhairi Crawford said: "We know the loss of a young life is felt within our communities, and I would like to reassure the public that we are working tirelessly to fully investigate what happened."

Original source Murder probe as police name teenager who died in Glasgow disturbance

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