POLICE investigating the death of a man found lying injured on a pavement have traced a car seen near where he was discovered.

Albert McDonald, 58, from the East End, was found with head injuries in Cumbernauld Road in Riddrie at about 9.25pm on Monday.

He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but died on the way to hospital.

Police, who are treating the death as murder, said his family are "completely devastated".

Detectives earlier appealed for information about a car which was seen near where he was found. They said the occupant of the car has now been traced and will be assisting with their inquiries.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Laura McLuckie, of Police Scotland's major investigation teams, said: "We are following up several lines of inquiry, including speaking to local residents and accessing CCTV from around Cumbernauld Road and the surrounding area.

"Mr McDonald had significant injuries and we're trying to establish just how he sustained them by piecing together his last known movements.

"Understandably his family and friends are completely devastated, and specialist officers are providing them with support at this tragic time."