Police ‘encouraged’ by response from public after plea to find killer
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a Glasgow man have said they are ‘encouraged’ by the public’s response to an appeal for help to trace those responsible.
Owen Hassan was attacked by two men in Greenview Street, Shawlands around 10.25pm last Wednesday, minutes after he left the Old Stag Inn, which is owned by his mother. Police are still working to establish a motive for the crime.
Exactly a week on, on Wednesday night, detectives and uniformed officers stopped cars in the area between 10pm and 11pm, in an attempt to glean clues that will help them trace his attackers.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Fergus, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “This was a worthwhile exercise and I have been encouraged by the response from the public.
“Around fifty people were spoken to and we are currently assessing the information they provided.
“Our investigation into Owen’s murder is progressing and we have been encouraged by the results of various lines of inquiry including CCTV footage and house to house inquiries.
“The team remain focused on tracing the two men responsible for this crime, but we cannot do it alone.
“We need the public’s help. I am sure that there are people who hold details on this murder who have not yet come forward.”