The death of a man in a Glasgow flat is being treated as murder, police have said.
The body of Brian Martin, 34, was found inside his flat in Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood, on Monday after concerns for his well-being were raised by his family.
Officers initially described it as suspicious and have now launched a murder investigation following a post-mortem.
It is believed Mr Martin died a few days before his body was discovered.
Police are carrying out door-to-door inquiries and checking CCTV from the area around the block of flats.
Detective Inspector Alan McAlpine said: "Extensive enquiries are continuing into the circumstances of this incident, which has led to the death of Brian Martin.
"My team of detectives have been carrying out door to door enquiries, and are accessing all available CCTV from the immediate vicinity to try to piece together his last known movements. It is understood at this time he had lain in the flat for a few days before being discovered.
"I would like to reiterate my appeal for information to the local community of Knightswood for their assistance.
"The area of Lincoln Avenue is very residential with a lot of properties, therefore I would ask anyone who lives nearby and who may have witnessed or heard something unusual or witnessed any kind of disturbance to get in touch with police.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to reassure the local community that a team of dedicated officers are working around the clock in order to identify who is responsible for this murder.
"There will be additional patrols around the area, and I would ask any local residents who may have concerns to speak to the officers nearby for assistance."
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at the incident room at Govan police office on 101, or information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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