Emergency services were called to Napiershall Street in the west end of the city at around 11.40pm on December 25 after a 38-year-old man was found injured.
15:53, 29 Dec 2025Updated 15:54, 29 Dec 2025
Dean Kennedy was pronounced dead in hospital(Image: Facebook)
A suspect has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man found seriously injured on Christmas Day.
Emergency services were called to Napiershall Street in the west end of the city at around 11.40pm on December 25. Dean Kennedy, 38, was found with serious injuries.
He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead. On Sunday, police confirmed that a 36-year-old man had been charged in connection.
Felix Thrust, of no fixed abode, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, December 29.
Court papers state Thrust engaged in a fight with Mr Kennedy then repeatedly punched and kicked him to the head and body.
It is alleged Thrust went on to repeatedly stab him on the head and body with a knife.
This is stated to have been to Mr Kennedy’s severe injury, danger of life and murder.
Thrust faces a second charge of assaulting three unknown men to their severe injury between December 25 and December 26.
Thrust is claimed to have struck them on the head and body with a knife at locations in Glasgow unknown to the prosecutor.
Thrust made no plea at a private hearing in Glasgow Sheriff Court and was represented by his lawyer Greg Cunningham.
He was remanded in custody to appear at court again within the next eight days.
Police on scene with hazmat teams nearby as the road remains locked down on Boxing Day (Image: GlasgowLive)
Officers locked down Napiershall Street and North Woodside Road in the Woodside area of Glasgow following the incident.
Photos taken at the scene showed forensic officers dressed in full-body white suits, masks, and gloves, pacing the residential area which was sealed off with tape, stopping motorists and pedestrians from entering.
Tributes have since poured in for Dean, who is understood to be a dad.
One friend wrote on Facebook: “Rest easy my good friend taken from our streets but not our hearts. Gutted.”
Another shared emotional words, writing: “RIP Deano mate thoughts are with family,” while another penned: “What a gem of a boy he was honestly. Can’t believe it.”
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Another added: “His poor family. RIP young chap fly high with your angels,” and another commented: “So sad, what a horrible world we live in. RIP. Poor guy. So sorry for his family and friends.”
Locals reported a large police presence in the area following the fatality.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Glasgow.
“Around 11.40pm on Thursday, December 25, police received a report of an injured man in Napiershall Street.
“Emergency services attended and a 38-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“The 36 year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, December 29.”