Cliff Notes
- A man has been arrested in connection with the murder investigation of James Jarvis, 55, who was found dead in a property on Monar Street, Glasgow.
- The discovery of Jarvis’s body was made by police at 07:20 on Wednesday, prompting an immediate investigation.
- His vehicle, a black VW Golf, was located nearby on Auckland Street, raising questions about its presence in that location.
- Police Scotland described the investigation as "challenging" and have called on the public for assistance to gather any relevant information.
- Det Ch Insp Graham McCreadie expressed condolences to Jarvis’s family, highlighting the importance of finding answers and tracing the responsible party swiftly.
Man arrested as police probe murder of James Jarvis in Glasgow
A man has been arrested by officers investigating the murder of a man who was found dead at a property in Glasgow.
The body of James Jarvis, 55, was found in Monar Street in the city’s Possilpark area at 07:20 on Wednesday.
Det Ch Insp Graham McCreadie, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Jarvis’s family at what is a very difficult time and they have asked for their privacy to be respected.
“It is vital we find out answers for them and trace whoever is responsible as soon as possible.
“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you might think it is, could prove vital so I urge people to make contact with us.”
Officers said his car, a black VW Golf, was discovered nearby in Auckland Street and they are investigating how it came to be there.
Police Scotland said a 38-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the death. Officers earlier said it was a “challenging investigation” and have appealed to the public to assists their inquiries.