Teenagers arrested following death of Amen Teklay in Glasgow

Police have arrested two males aged 14, and 15.

The 15-year-old's been described as "bright and funny".
Author: Kieran LuddyPublished 8th Mar 2025
Last updated 9th Mar 2025

Police have arrested two teenagers as they investigate the death of a 15-year-old in Glasgow.

On Wednesday night, officers were called to Clarendon Street in the city where they found Amen Teklay seriously injured.

Emergency services pronounced Amen dead at the scene.

Today, Saturday, 8 March, 2025, officers have announced they've arrested a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old male in connection with the death.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

"Two male youths have been arrested in connection with the death of Amen Teklay in Glasgow.

"Around10.30pm on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025, officers were called to a report of aperson being found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, Glasgow.

"Emergency services attended and Amen, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A 14-year-old male youth and a 15-year-old male youth have been arrested in connection with the death and enquiries are ongoing."

Amen had lived in Glasgow for around eight years and was originally from Eritrea.

Among the many tributes which have been left, the headteacher of his school, St Thomas Aquinas, said he was friendly and bright and showed great promise, with an interest in music and media.

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