POLICE are appealing for information after the body of James McGowan was found close to the popular Centre 81.

The 49-year-old from Knightswood was found on the canal path in Braes Avenue, Clydebank, on Sunday November 4 at around 4.45pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and following a post-mortem, officers continue to treat his death as unexplained.

West Dunbartonshire Police said on Twitter: "We're trying to piece together his last movements and know he was in the St Enoch area of Glasgow the night before.

"If you can help please get in touch."

And Detective Inspector Grant Durie, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "We know that Mr McGowan frequents Glasgow City Centre and drinks within the Scotia Bar in Stockwell Street.

"In the early hours of Sunday morning, the 4th of November, I believe Mr McGowan was in the company of a man in the vicinity of the St Enoch Centre and Howard Street.

"I am keen to trace this man as he may have vital information regarding Mr McGowan's movements.

"The other man is described as being white, aged in his latest 20s, approximately 5'10" in height and medium build. He was wearing a dark khaki hoody type jacket, black jeans and white trainers.

"We now understand that Mr McGowan was involved in an incident with another man in Howard Street. This man is described as being white, aged in his late 30s, about 5'&" in height and slim build. He was wearing a dark jacket, black jeans and white trainers.

"We know that James boarded a number 2 First Bus, which left Glasgow City Centre at 1.50am on Sunday, 4 November. He sat on the rear seat and travelled to Clydebank before walking along the Forth and Clyde Canal towards Braes Avenue.

"I am anxious to speak with anyone who may have seen Mr McGowan on Saturday night, 3 November or Sunday morning, 4 November or has any information about the incident in Howard Street."

James is 5'9" - 5'11" in height and medium build. When found he was wearing a green fisherman type jacket, with a burgundy hoody underneath, dark Jeans and black training shoes."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.