Man convicted of death of brother in Stirling

A man has been convicted of the death of his brother in the Thornhill area of Stirling.

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On Tuesday, 24 June, 2025, Boan D’Arc, also known as Thomas McLelland, 60, was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh of the culpable homicide of Jamieson McLelland.

Officers were called to a disturbance at a property on The Hill around 11.45pm on Saturday, 6 January, 2024. 56-year-old Jamieson was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Tuesday, 23 January.

D’Arc is due to be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Inspector Robert Wallace, Forth Valley CID, said: “My thoughts remain with Jamieson’s family and friends as they continue to try to come to terms with what happened to him. I hope this conviction will provide them with some form of justice.

“Violence has no place in our communities and we work tirelessly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."

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Man convicted of death of brother in Stirling

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