15-Year-Old Eritrean Refugee Fatally Stabbed in Glasgow; Police Launch Murder Investigation
Amen Teklay, a promising student and community member, was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old Eritrean refugee living in Glasgow, was fatally stabbed late Wednesday night on Clarendon Street in the Maryhill area.
- Police Scotland confirmed Teklay's death is being treated as murder following a post-mortem examination and have appealed for public assistance, including dashcam or CCTV footage.
- Teklay, who had recently been granted right to remain status, was described as a bright and much-loved student at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, with interests in music and media.
- Community groups, including Kingsway Community Connections and JATV Goals, expressed grief over his death, highlighting his positive contributions and the tragic loss of his potential.
- Authorities reassured local residents of increased police presence in the area and set up a public portal for anonymous tips to aid the ongoing investigation.