Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a pensioner following a ‘serious assault’.

On Friday evening, Victoria Road in Glasgow was cordoned off as police and ambulance responded to the scene outside of a Sainsbury’s.

A 70-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 15-year-old was arrested in connection with the crime.

A Police spokesperson said: ‘Around 11.55pm on Friday, 12 April 2024, police were called to the Victoria Road area of Glasgow, following the reported serious assault of a 70-year-old man.

‘The man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

‘A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.’

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Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow

Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow

Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow

Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow

Boy, 15, arrested after death of pensioner, 70, in Glasgow