A MAN is due in court today in connection with the death of Mario Tony Capuano in Barmulloch.

Police Scotland confirmed that they have arrested and detained a 28-year-old following the death of the popular young father.

We previously reported that Mario, 28, had died on Sunday after he was allegedly stabbed when he answered the front door of a property in the area's Quarrywood Road.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A 28-year-old man has been arrested and is presently detained in police custody in connection with the death.

"A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today