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£36.95A vigil will be held in Glasgow for Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old schoolboy who was tragically murdered in the city’s St George’s Cross area. Following a violent incident, Amen was found injured and later pronounced dead on the street. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested in connection with his death, with the 14-year-old being charged and set to appear in court on Monday. Police Scotland is providing support to Amen’s family during this difficult time.
The vigil, scheduled to take place at a football park in Scotstoun where Amen used to play, aims to pay tribute to him and offer support to grieving friends and family. Jamie O’Neill, his support worker at Kingsway Community Connections, mentioned the mixture of grief and numbness felt by those remembering Amen’s bright spirit. The schoolboy’s friends initiated the idea of the vigil as a way to come together, share stories, and honor his memory.
As the investigation into Amen’s death continues, police are urging the local community to come forward with any information that could assist in resolving the case. Amen, originally from Eritrea, had recently been granted ‘right to remain’ status in the UK and attended St Thomas Aquinas secondary school in Jordanhill. Described by his sister as a kind and bright individual with aspirations of UK citizenship and careers in basketball, medicine, or engineering, Amen’s untimely passing has deeply affected those who knew him.
Police Scotland emphasized that the local community holds key information that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding Amen’s death. With a visible police presence in the area, authorities are conducting thorough investigations through CCTV footage and door-to-door inquiries. Superintendent Christopher Stewart reiterated the importance of community support and encouraged anyone with relevant information to reach out through the major investigations public portal
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