Residents want to leave after shooting

Residents pleaded with housing chiefs to be moved out of Castlemilk following a murder in the community.

Ardenglen Housing Association revealed that in the wake of the murder of young dad Jamie Lee in July, the company had to move to reassure and help their tenants feel secure.

A man wanted in connection with the 23-year-old’s death is still at large and the housing association said it dealt with “an unprecedented level of public concern”.

Jamie was shot during a disturbance near a children’s play area on Ballantay Terrace on July 8.

He died from his injuries, leaving locals shocked.

Chief executive Audrey Simpson said:“The association had to deal with a unprecedented level of public concern including families who literally wanted to move out of the area.

“It required exceptional team work to cope with a fast-moving and rapidly-changing situation which led to closer than ever co-operation with the police.

“It also showed that in difficult times tenants and the public in general look to a local housing association for leadership, illustrating why the housing association movement plays such a vital role in communities.

“And it proved that working together is the key to defeating crime and anti-social behaviour.

“Police Scotland have been exceptional partners in addressing these issues.”

Officers are still undertaking an investigation and there is still a significant police presence in the community.

And the housing association are now celebrating winning a top award in light of its work.

Ardenglen took home the Team of the Year prize at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Awards.

Bosses implemented a series of measures to calm a community deeply anxious about the crime.

Ardenglen’s submission to the Awards was entitled“Standing Up for Safe Communities – Dealing With Extreme Violence.”

Audrey added:“We are naturally delighted to have won – it is a huge pat on the back for the Ardenglen team.”