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Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Murder probe launched following death of Mark Blackwood
Emergency services raced to a property on Glenmuir Place at around 8.10pm on Saturday, July 5, after reports that a man had been found seriously injured inside a flat. A 42-year-old man, now identified as Mark Blackwood, was pronounced dead at the scene. READ MORE: Probe into 'suspicious' death of man in Glenmuir Place Ayr Over the weekend, the Glasgow Times reported that detectives were treating the death as suspicious. Now, following a post-mortem examination, police have confirmed that the death is being treated as murder. Extensive enquiries are ongoing, with detectives and specialist resources working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Mark's family have been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers. They have requested privacy at this difficult time. READ MORE: Busy Glasgow road forced to close after fire breaks out in lorry Detective Inspector Steven Slater said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time. "It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this. "An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry. 'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them. 'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of July 5, 2025.' A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link:
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Daily Record
First picture of man stabbed to death in Ayr as police launch murder probe
Mark Blackwood, 42, was found seriously injured on Saturday and later passed away. The first photograph has emerged of a man who was stabbed to death in Ayr. Mark Blackwood was discovered with serious injuries on Glenmuir Place in the town at around 8.10pm on Saturday. Paramedics and an air ambulance were called but the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem has since been carried out. Detectives now treating his death as murder. Extensive enquiries are being carried with officers using specialist resources. The Record told on Saturday evening how dozens of police units swarmed the street as they launched manhunt for a suspect. Armed cops and sniffer dogs were deployed as part of the huge response. Officers focused on addresses in both Glenmuir Place and Braeside Road. A source told the Record: "There are police everywhere. They swarmed the residential area earlier this evening. "A man has been stabbed. There was an air ambulance that landed on a nearby field. It left shortly after. "More police began to arrive all over the area and started knocking doors in. There was armed response officers with shields at an address on Braeside Road. There's now sniffer dog units out as well. "They are clearly looking for someone." Allison Ballie Smith said: 'Rest in peace were always a good friend to my brother and my heart goes out to your family. Fly high pal.' Margaret Henderson said: "Gone from you're sight but never you're memories gone from you're touch but NEVER you're hearts. RIP BIG GUY." Andrew Pollock added: "Rest in peace Mark." Detectives say they are probing a number of lines of enquiry. A police presence is set to remain in the area. Detective Inspector Steven Slater of the Major Investigation Team said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time. "It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this. "An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry. 'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them. 'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025.' A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link: Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Daily Record
Police name man killed in Ayr flat disturbance as detectives investigate murder
Mark Blackwood, 42, died following a disturbance at a flat on Glenmuir Place in Ayr on Saturday, July 5. Police have named a man who died following a disturbance at a flat in Ayr as they confirmed they are treating his death as murder. Mark Blackwood, 42, died following the incident on Glenmuir Place in the Whitletts area of the town on Saturday, July 5. Extensive enquiries have been carried out by police with an area around Glenmuir Place cordoned off for a number of days. Mr Blackwood's family, who are being supported by officers, are aware and have asked that their privacy is respected. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.10pm to reports of a man found seriously injured in a flat. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination has taken place and police have confirmed his death is now being treated as murder. Detective Inspector Steven Slater said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time. "It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this. "An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry. 'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them. 'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025.' A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link:
The National
06-07-2025
- The National
Police launch probe into 'suspicious' death of man in Ayr
Emergency services attended the scene at a property on Glenmuir Place at around 8.10pm on Saturday, July 5, after reports that a man had been found seriously injured. A 42-year-old man was found and pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland have confirmed that the death is being treated as suspicious. Detectives, supported by specialist officers, are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. READ MORE: Body of man recovered after car goes into river Police have set up a dedicated Major Incident Public Portal for anyone with information to pass on anonymously. Detective Inspector Steven Slater of the Major Investigation Team said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time. They are being supported by specialist officers. 'Officers are carrying out several lines of enquiry and there will be a continued visible police presence in the area. Anyone with concerns can speak to these officers. 'If you were in the area at the time of this incident and saw anything that could assist with our investigation then please get in touch, no matter how small that piece of information might be. 'In particular, I am asking people to check private CCTV or doorbell footage and see if anything has been captured that could be important. Likewise, if you were driving in the area and have dash-cam that could assist, please contact us.' Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3237 of July 5, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Police launch probe into 'suspicious' death of man in Ayr
Around 8.10pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to a report of a 42-year-old man found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said the death is being treated as suspicious. Extensive enquiries are being carried out by detectives and specialist resources to establish the full circumstances of the incident, the force added. Read More: Detective Inspector Steven Slater of the Major Investigation Team said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this very difficult time. They are being supported by specialist officers. 'Officers are carrying out several lines of enquiry and there will be a continued visible police presence in the area. Anyone with concerns can speak to these officers. 'If you were in the area at the time of this incident and saw anything that could assist with our investigation then please get in touch, no matter how small that piece of information might be. 'In particular, I am asking people to check private CCTV or doorbell footage and see if anything has been captured that could be important. Likewise, if you were driving in the area and have dash-cam that could assist, please contact us.' Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link:
