A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of a dad-of-one.

John McFarlane, 28, from Bishopbriggs, died in hospital after a late night disturbance in the town last Thursday, September 25.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Springfield Road near Auchinairn Road and Mr McFarlane was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Police launched a murder probe following a post mortem.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is being detained in police custody.

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday. Police said a full report would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.