Police probing the death of man at Glasgow hospital

The force says they received a report of the death of a 74-year-old at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the city on Sunday, May 5.

The man sadly passed away on Friday, May 3.

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Following his death, police have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding it.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde said they reported the death of the patient to police.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "On Sunday, May 5, we received a report of the death of a 74-year-old man within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Friday, May 3.

“Enquiries are at an early stage to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for NHSGGC said: "In line with NHSGGC protocols, we have reported the death of a patient at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Friday, May 3, 2024, to Police Scotland.

"Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the family of the patient."