THE death of a man found seriously injured in Milton is being treated as murder.

Billyjoe Bates, who police have now officially named, was discovered on Ashgill Road on Sunday afternoon and taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The 28-year-old died in the early hours of this morning.

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Following a post mortem examination the death is being treated as murder and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

His relatives have been informed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (West) via 101, quoting incident number 2422 of Sunday, November 18 2018.

Alternatively call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.

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