Man arrested over death near Glasgow tower block

Officers remained at the tower block in Knightswood, Glasgow

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and later released pending further inquiries following a death near a tower block in Glasgow.

Police said they received a report of the death of a 33-year-old man in the Kirkton Avenue area of Knightswood at about 21:10 on Thursday.

A cordon was in place at the base of the tower block and officers remained at the scene on Friday.

Police said their inquiries into the incident were continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 21:10 on Thursday, police received a report of the death of a 33-year-old man in the Kirkton Avenue area of Glasgow.

"A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection and released pending further enquiries."