Amen Teklay: Teenager in court charged with Glasgow schoolboy's murder

A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of 15-year-old Amen Teklay in Glasgow.

Amen, who was an Eritrean refugee, was seriously injured in the city's Clarendon Street at about 10.30pm last Wednesday.

Emergency crews attended but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation was subsequently launched following a post-mortem examination.

Two Glasgow boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested and charged at the weekend in connection with the incident.

The pair, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Both have been accused of assault and carrying an offensive weapon in a public place.

The 14-year-old has additionally been charged with Amen's murder.

The teenagers made no plea to the charges.

Both were granted bail by the sheriff, but the 14-year-old has been remanded in custody pending the outcome of a Crown bail appeal.

He is due back in the dock within the next eight days, while the 15-year-old's next court appearance is yet to be confirmed.

Amen was a pupil at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Glasgow. A vigil for the youngster took place on Sunday.

Police Scotland said it is continuing to provide specialist support to Amen's family.

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Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson said: "Our thoughts remain with Amen's family and friends at this very difficult time.

"I would also like to thank the community for their support so far.

"Our investigation continues and I would ask anyone, who may have information which could help us and who has not yet come forward, to please contact us."

Those with information who are yet to speak to officers can submit details directly to the inquiry team via an online portal.

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