Police are treating the deaths of two young children at an isolated car park as
murder, it was confirmed today.
The boys were named as Paul Ross, 6, and Jay Ross, 2, from the Royston area of
Glasgow.
Strathclyde Police said officers are continuing to follow a positive line of
inquiry.
The boys were recovered from a vehicle at Crow Road near Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, yesterday afternoon.
It was also reported that a man who was taken from the scene had suffered serious burns. The man, who is being treated at Glasgow's Royal Infirmary is believed to be the children's father.
Strathclyde Police confirmed they were treating the deaths as suspicious and officers were following a positive line of inquiry.
Post-mortem examinations were expected to be carried out this afternoon on the bodies, although it is not known when the result will be available.
The discovery was made on Crow Road at around 4.30pm yesterday. The car
was moved from the scene last night by a large recovery lorry under police
escort.
Police dog teams have been examining the scene today. The car park is close to the Campsie Fells, a popular spot with families and hillwalkers.