Johnson Ewere, 40, died at a property on Charles Street, in the Royston area, at around 10.25pm on Sunday.

21:22, 02 Jul 2025Updated 21:39, 02 Jul 2025

Johnson EwereJohnson Ewere(Image: Police Scotland)

A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man, after his body was found at a flat in Glasgow.

The 35-year-old woman was charged after Johnson Ewere, 40, was found dead at a property on Charles Street, in the Royston area, at around 10.25pm on Sunday, June 29.

She is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on July 3.

A spokesperson for the force said: “A 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with the death of a 40-year-old man in Glasgow has now been charged.

“Around 10.25pm on Sunday, 29 June, 2025, officers were called to a property in the Charles Street area.

“Emergency services attended and the body of a 40-year-old man was discovered. He has been named as Johnson Ewere.

‘The woman is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, 3 July, 2025.”

Johnson Ewere was known to friends as 'ice cream boy'Johnson Ewere was known to friends as ‘ice cream boy'(Image: Facebook)

Social media profiles state that Johnson was originally from Benin City in Nigeria and known affectionately by pals in Glasgow as ‘ice cream boy’.

Following the sad news, heartfelt tributes have flooded in over the shock death. Jeremiah Ukpoma said: “RIP bro. Too sad to say this.” Andrew Chan wrote: “So I won’t see u again…ice cream boy.”

Isaac Pascello added: “So sad, rest on bro.” Peter Osagiede said: “RIP. So sad.” Another person online simply wrote: “Absolutely heartbreaking.”

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Detective Inspector Julie Clisby of Police Scotland paid her respects on behalf of Police Scotland. She said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Johnson at this difficult time.”

Shocked residents watched as police erected a cordon around the block of flats in the north-east of the city after the horror incident.

A large number of officers were seen in the area as cops probed the death in the high rise. Several marked vehicles were seen parked up with an area beside the block of flats cordoned off.

Those who live in the area were then left shaken as news emerged of the death.

Lisa Marie Elliot said: “This is absolutely heartbreaking what a horrible country we live in. Thought are with his family at this absolute devastating time.”

Sandra Robertson added: “This is absolutely heartbreaking.”

It’s understood officers were still at the scene on Wednesday afternoon as the investigation continued.