A man has been charged in connection with the death of Julie Reilly.

The 47-year-old of Shieldhall Road in Govan, was reported missing on February 15 after failing to turn up to a number of appointments.

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A search was launched to find her before police confirmed on Monday that they were treating her disappearance as murder.

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.

Police confirmed they had arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with her death before charging him on Tuesday.

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He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday April 25 and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.