A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Govan woman Julie Reilly.

It comes just a day after police officers confirmed that Julie, 47, was deceased and that her death was being treated as murder. 

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Julie, from Shieldhall Road, was reported missing on Thursday, February 15 after failing to turn up to several appointments and extensive enquiries have been underway to trace her.

Enquiries carried out so far have revealed two suitcases may contain evidence regarding Julie’s disappearance.

The suitcases are believed to have been discarded in the South Side of Glasgow, particularly in the Cardonald, Cessnock and Govan areas of the city.

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They may have been left at a roadway, in a garden path, a park, a pathway or on waste ground.

The Evening Times previously reported how police searching for her body are investigating reports of human remains found near her home.

Enquiries are still ongoing.