The victim of a fatal fire in Glasgow has been named by police.

The force confirmed on Wednesday that a man had died following a devastating fire in a flat in Lincluden Path.

He has now been named as Rahul Thakur. 

Cops were called to the scene on McCulloch Street at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

The 53-year-old is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, June 7.

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Detective Inspector Scott McNulty said: "Our thoughts are very much with Rahul's family at this time and I would like to extend my sympathies to them.

"A joint investigation was carried out with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

"I would like to thank our partners and everyone who assisted us with our enquiries."