A 14 year old is charged with the murder of 15 year old Amen Teklay in Glasgow. Another teen faces assault charges.
A 14-year-old teenager appeared in court charged with Amen Teklay’s murder. Amen was a 15-year-old schoolboy.
He also faces assault charges as well as carrying an offensive weapon.
The 14-year-old made no plea in court, and officials sent him for further examination. He will stay in custody and must reappear in court soon. Another 15-year-old boy also appeared, facing assault and weapon charges too. The court granted him bail.
Police are helping Amen’s family, and they ask for more information from the public. People can contact Police Scotland to help. Detectives have a special website for information which lets people send tips anonymously.
Amen came to Glasgow with his dad eight years ago and was a student at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary. His family were refugees from Eritrea. His sister said he wanted to become a doctor, or perhaps an engineer or basketball player.
The school described Amen as bright and friendly, and the headteacher called his death a shock. Amen was interested in music and media. His support worker felt extreme grief; people are trying to support Amen’s family now.
An online fundraiser helps Amen’s family and people donated over £4,500. The money assists the grieving family. People can still send information to the police by either phone or through the anonymous website.