Man, 52, seems in courtroom charged with murdering 23-year-old mom

A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a 23-year-old mother as prosecutors allege he struck her on the face with broken glass bottles.

Alexander Brennan, 52, allegedly assaulted Brodie MacGregor at her flat in the Springburn area of Glasgow on August 26, 2024.

Court papers state Brennan repeatedly struck her on the face, head and body with broken glass bottles.

It is claimed Brennan inflicted further blunt force trauma to Miss MacGregor’s head by unknown means.

The charge is aggravated by abuse of Brennan’s ‘partner or ex-partner.’

Alexander Brennan, 52, allegedly assaulted Brodie MacGregor (pictured) at her flat in Glasgow’s Springburn on August 26, 2024

Miss MacGregor was found dead inside her home (pictured) at 10.15am on the day of the alleged incident

Police officers at the scene in Elmvale Street in the Springburn area of Glasgow

Miss MacGregor was found dead inside her home at 10.15am on the day of the alleged incident.

Brennan made no plea at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the single charge. He was represented by his lawyer Calum Weir.

Brennan, of Stenhousemuir, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody by Sheriff Daniel Kelly.

Brennan will appear at court again within the next eight days.

Court papers state Brennan repeatedly struck Brodie (pictured) on the face, head and body with broken glass bottles

A police van pictured at the scene of the alleged incident

An officer stands behind police tape outside Brodie’s home where the alleged incident happened

Tributes have been paid to the mother by heartbroken family and friends in the wake of her death.

John Brown said: ‘Just seen this on the news, such a shame. Her poor wee laddie left without a mother.’

Angela McGowan added: ‘Poor girl. Her wee boy left without his Mummy. Absolutely heartbreaking. R.I.P Brodie.’

Jane Devine said: ‘Rest In Peace Brodie. Life hasn’t been good to you kid… Your mum will be waiting for you. May you both Rest In Eternal Peace.’