Evidence in unsolved murder of Glasgow businessman being reviewed

A review of evidence in the unsolved murder of a Glasgow businessman is taking place, 23 years after his death.

Alexander Blue was found badly beaten outside his home in Glasgow's west end on 25 June 2002. The 41-year-old, who ran a company called the Taxi Centre, died in hospital two days later from severe head injuries.

Despite repeated police appeals, no-one has been charged over the murder and the case remains unresolved after two decades.

The victim's brother Billy Blue said it was "an absolute disgrace" that to this day no-one had been charged over the crime, suggesting it was known who the culprit was.

A neighbour found Alexander Blue badly injured on the driveway of his home on Dundonald Road in the upmarket Dowanhill area.

His older brother Billy has been seeking justice for years and believes there is enough evidence to identify the killer, saying it was "no ordinary murder".

He said the police and Crown Office should "hang their heads in shame" if no-one was charged by the 25th anniversary of the murder next year.

"It's been known for a considerable length of time who's responsible for Alec's murder," he said.

"I would like to see them brought to justice, it would be a vindication."

Billy Blue added that the Crown Office was "definitely" reviewing evidence around the case, while he has had recent meetings with police and crown office officials, including Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain.

The 67-year-old said he felt the family had been "brushed off" by police and the legal system and that his mother would "never get over what happened that day".

He added: "The fact that nobody's been charged with murder is a disappointment.

"But the fact that nobody's been charged with anything related to that murder is an absolute disgrace."

The Crown Office said it worked closely with the police to review unresolved homicides to establish if there were any new evidential developments.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "This is obviously still a difficult time for the Blue family who have suffered distress and heartache over the last two decades as they seek answers and justice for Alexander.

"Police Scotland never considers cases closed and this case remains under review. There is no barrier over the passage of time to the investigation of unresolved homicide cases."

The spokesperson added that new opportunities in cold cases could arise from scientific and forensic developments, combined with information from the public and investigative work.