MURDER cops are investigating the death of a Glasgow man whose family have been left ‘completely devastated’ after his body was discovered.

Police were called to a property in 15 Slakiewood Avenue in the North Lanarkshire village of Gartcosh at around 12.50pm on Tuesday.

Officers say they discovered the body of Stephen Anderson in the property. The 51-year-old is originally from the city’s Garthamlock.

The force added that his relatives have now been informed of the death.

The probe into his death is being led by the force’s Major Investigation Team who confirmed they are treating it as suspicious following a post mortem examination. Further tests, however, are still to be carried out.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, with detectives examining CCTV and speaking to local residents.

Detective Inspector Grant MacLeod, from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (WEST), said: “Mr Anderson’s family have been left completely devastated by his death and it is absolutely vital that anyone who can help us provide them with answers comes forward.

“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Slakiewood Avenue between 8pm on Monday, October 29, and 12.50pm the following day when his body was found, and ask them to please get in touch.

“If you saw anyone arriving or leaving the house where Mr Anderson was discovered, or someone acting at all suspicious in the area, contact the police. No matter whether you think your information is significant or not, let our team of detectives determine that, as even the smallest detail could be important.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the company of Mr Anderson between that time period, or who has any information about his movements in the lead up to his death, to get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team (WEST) via 101, quoting incident number 1526 of Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”