Omer Sadiq: Murder inquiry launched in Glasgow after death of man found injured on street

Omer was found by officers on Boydstone Road in Glasgow’s southside.

Police have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a man found seriously injured in the street.

Omer Sadiq, 32, was found by officers who were flagged down on Boydstone Road in Glasgow's southside at around 1.25pm on Tuesday.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but he tragically died just a short time later.

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

Detective Inspector Brian Gribbons said: "We are following a positive line of inquiry, however we would still appeal to anyone who has any information about this incident to contact us.

"We believe this was a targeted attack and there was no wider risk to the public."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1615 of September 15.

Reporting by PA

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