A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following the fatal assault of a 70-year-old man in Glasgow. The incident occurred on Friday night on Victoria Road in the city’s south side. Emergency services pronounced the man dead at the scene. The teenager has been charged with a crime related to the incident and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Detective Inspector Alan Ferguson expressed condolences and acknowledged community support during the investigation. Police continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding the event.

In a separate incident, a man in his 40s was critically injured after being shot in a car park in Banbridge, County Down, also on Friday night. The man, who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is currently in a critical but stable condition. A 46-year-old man has been arrested under suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy to murder. A silver Peugeot connected to the incident was later found burnt out in Corbet. Local politicians and police have appealed for witnesses and encouraged public cooperation with the ongoing inquiries.

These events have drawn significant attention from the local communities, prompting discussions on public safety and community vigilance.