21 year old man dies after Royal Exchange Square assault
He was taken to hospital after the incident on Sunday morning
A 21 year old man has died after a serious assault in Royal Exchange Square in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police closed off the area in Glasgow city centre for more than 24 hours, after the disturbance at around 3.05am on 4 October.
The 21 year old was taken to hospital, where he died on Monday 5 October.
"Extensive enquiries"
A 19 year old man was arrested in connection with the disturbance, and released pending further enquiries.
Police have also arrested a 20 year old man in connection with an assault on a second 21 year old man, who sustained minor injuries.
He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
Police appeal
Detective Inspector Jonny MacKinnon said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died.
“No one has been arrested in connection with the death of the man at this time and extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“Anyone with information who has not already spoken to officers is asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 0494 of Sunday, 4 October, 2026.”