UK UK- Darren Birt, 22, Brutally murdered by men w. hammers & knives, Glasgow, 28/8/2002 *re-opened*

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Dad of murdered Glasgow lad Darren Birt selling book The Forgotten Murder in bid to raise £10K Crimestoppers reward to solve cold case 16 years on (thescottishsun.co.uk)

Cold Case: Detectives re-investigate 2002 murder of Glasgow man Darren Birt | The Scotsman
By Stephen Wilkie
Friday, 25th March 2022 rbbm.
''Officers are re-investigating the murder of Darren Birt, who suffered fatal injuries after an altercation broke out in the Barlanark area in the city’s East End.

At round 1.30am on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, Darren was found lying in the roadway in Calvay Place with serious injuries to his body.''

''Detectives discovered that Darren was attacked by men armed with hammers and knives. Three men were charged but not prosecuted and the murder attracted little media coverage.

One of those arrested was Malcom Kelt, 47, who was previously convicted of killing another man nearby with a sickle and was later jailed for a violent assault in Edinburgh.

Darren’s father, Brian Birt, later wrote a book describing his killing as ‘the forgotten murder’ and campaigned for a new investigation.''

"We know that Darren was chased from Edinburgh Road down toward Burnett Road shortly before he was attacked, someone must have heard something."

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number EB06340802 of 28 August 2002. Alternatively you can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can remain anonymous.

We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team. You can select to remain anonymous when submitting information: Public Portal''

 

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Murder of Glasgow man Darren Birt in Barlanark reinvestigated 20 years after death | Glasgow Times
''THE murder of a man in Barlanark is being reinvestigated 20 years after his death.
Darren Birt was killed after a fight broke out at a gathering in Burnmouth Road on the evening of Tuesday, August 27, 2002.
The altercation spilled out onto the street and the 22-year-old was chased from Edinburgh Road towards Burnett Road before he was attacked.
Darren was found lying on the road in Calvay Place with serious injuries around 1.30am on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 and was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later. ''

Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
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Re-appeal 20 years on - Murder of Darren Birt, Barlanark, Glasgow 20o2

Details of Incident
Re-appeal 20 years on - Murder of Darren Birt, Barlanark, Glasgow 2002
Officers are re-investigating the murder of Darren Birt, twenty years on from his death in Barlanark.

On the evening of Tuesday, 27 August, 2002, 22-year-old Darren was in Burnmouth Road at a gathering when an altercation broke out and spilled out on to the street.

In the early hours the following morning, around 1.30am on Wednesday, 28 August, 2002, Darren was found lying in the roadway in Calvay Place with serious injuries to his body.

He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later.

Detective Inspector Lynsey Watters said:

“Despite the passage of time, I am determined to find whoever is responsible for Darren’s murder and bring them to justice. It’s clear he was a much loved son and brother and is deeply missed by his family.
"We know that Darren was chased from Edinburgh Road down toward Burnett Road shortly before he was attacked, someone must have heard something"
“No case is ever closed in Scotland and I am convinced there are people out there who have information, vital to this investigation, who have failed to come forward. This may be down to fear or some misplaced loyalty to those responsible for this horrific crime, but please do the right thing and contact us, you can be assured your information will be treated in the utmost confidence.”
Contact Information
Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number EB06340802 of 28th August 2002. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can remain anonymous Information can be submitted via the MIPP''

 

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20 years on since Darren Birt was brutally murdered in the Barlanark area of Glasgow, detectives are renewing their appeal for information.

On the evening of Tuesday, 27 August, 2002, 22-year-old Darren was in Burnmouth Road at a gathering when an altercation occurred and spilled out on to the street.

In the early hours the following morning, around 1.30am on Wednesday, 28 August, 2002, Darren was found lying in the roadway on Calvay Place with serious injuries to his body.

He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary but died a short time later.

A number of people have come forward with information following previous appeals but detectives believe that there may be other members of the public who have not yet come forward.

As part of the renewed appeal, senior investigating officer, DCI Lynsey Watters will be appearing on BBC One’s Crimewatch today, Friday, 7 October at 10am.

Crimestoppers are also offering a £20,000 reward to anyone who contacts them with information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Speaking about the appeal, Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters said: "Darren was only 22-years-old when he was murdered on Wednesday, 28 August, 2002.

“His death undoubtedly had an absolutely devastating impact on his family and it is important we do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.

“At the time of Darren’s murder, the public did assist and come forward with information, but I do believe that there are people still out there with information who, for whatever reason, have not spoken to the police.

“With today’s national television appeal, it is hoped that we may reach these people or jog someone’s memory for a detail that might seemed insignificant at the time.

“If anyone out there has information that could assist us in getting justice for Darren, I would urge them to pick up the phone – call police via 101, call the programme or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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I lived in this general area a few years after this poor chap was murdered so was interested to search google based on an original suspects name. freely available online and seems like new information might be a long time coming due to the fear factor. jmo

 

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Oct 7 2022 rbbm.

Brutal murder of Darren Birt in Glasgow to be examined by experts on Crimewatch

Darren Birt, 22, was found lying on the road in Calvay Place, Barlanark, with serious injuries at around 1.30am on Wednesday, August 28, 2002

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

''Now a team of experts from BBC's Crimewatch will examine the case for the first time. A reconstruction of the incident, produced by Crimewatch and Police Scotland's Major Investigations Unit, will be broadcasted.

Residents living close to the crime scene near to Calvay Place and Burnett Road in Glasgow received letters from Police Scotland on Wednesday. Investigators urged locals to watch the BBC reconstruction carefully in the hope it can provide vital information as they bid to crack the case.

The force has also offered a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the killer.

Detective Inspector Lynsey Watters said in the letter: "I am seeking information in respect of the above incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 28 2002, in Calvay Place near to Burnett Road Glasgow. This incident is being investigated by Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team and will feature in the BBC's CRIMEWATCH programme on October 7 2022.''

Oct 7 2022

£20,000 reward to find killers who chased and stabbed man 20 years ago

22-year-old Darren Birt was killed in the Barlanark area of Glasgow in 2002.

news.stv.tv

''As part of a renewed appeal, senior investigating officer DCI Lynsey Watters will appear on BBC One’s Crimewatch programme on Friday, October 7.

A £20,000 reward is also being offered to anyone who contacts police with information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.''
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Darren’s death was reported by STV News in 2002, but otherwise received little media attention with a total of four brief reports in local newspapers.

In an era before social media, there were no online pleas or tributes.

Brian indicated that the media and online vacuum contributed to his son’s case.''

 

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Brutal murder of Darren Birt in Glasgow to be examined by experts on Crimewatch

Darren Birt, 22, was found lying on the road in Calvay Place, Barlanark, with serious injuries at around 1.30am on Wednesday, August 28, 2002

www.dailyrecord.co.uk