A MAN who died outside his flat in Cowcaddens has been named.

Francis Carolan, 42, died after an altercation with another man at his fifth floor flat in Dundasvale court.

Locals previously told of how they saw a man cpme out of the flat around 9.10pm yesterday.

Police were called to the scene where they found Mr Carolan fatally injured.

Paramedics arrived but the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector Mark Henderson, of the major investigation team, said: ''It would appear that there was a disturbance in a flat on the fifth floor of 8 Dundasvale Court involving two people which spilled on to the landing. It's there that the man sustained a fatal injury.

''Officers are still at the scene and carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area.''

Anyone with information is asked to contact Stewart Street police office on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 where details can be given in confidence.