Police have named a man whose body was found after a flat fire, prompting a murder investigation.

Charles Wilson, 40, was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to a blaze in Renton, West Dunbartonshire, at around 7.25am on Saturday.

Police Scotland said Mr Wilson’s death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is now under way.

Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Wilson’s family and we are providing them with support at this very difficult time.

“Our investigation into his murder is ongoing and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch as soon as you can.”

Mr Wilson was last seen alive around 10.45am on Friday 24 March at his flat.

DCI Watters added: “We are working to establish his movements and what has happened to him between then and his body being discovered on Saturday morning.

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“If you believe you have seen him or if you have spoken to him please let us know urgently.”

Extensive enquiries have been ongoing since the weekend and officers are continuing to work door-to-door along with following other lines of investigation.

DCI Watters stated: “There will be an additional police presence in the area as this work continues and I would urge anyone who has any concerns or who believes they may have information to speak to our officers.”

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