Investigation launched after man found dead in Glasgow park

Police have sealed off Barrowland Park after the discovery was made in the early hours of Saturday morning

Police have sealed off Barrowland Park <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>

(Image: Newsquest)

A man has been found dead at a public park in Glasgow.

Police have sealed off Barrowland Park in the East End of the city after the discovery was made in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police said officers were called to a report of concern for a man found on Watson Street at around 2:20am.

Emergency services attended, however, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are continuing, police said.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.20am on Saturday, 24 October, 2026, we were called to a report of concern for a man found on Watson Street, Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended, however, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish his identity,

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are continuing.