Two teenagers have gone on trial accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow. The pair, now aged 16 and 17, are alleged to have attacked Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of the city on 5 March 2025. Prosecutors at the High Court in Glasgow claim the boys - who cannot be identified due to their age - brandished a sword and frying pan at Amen while both masked. It is alleged they chased and struck him with a sword, leaving him so severely hurt that he died on Clarendon Street. The two teenagers have both pleaded not guilty to the charges. Amen lived in Glasgow with his father, but was originally from Eritrea. The killing is said to have occurred after earlier incidents involving the 16-year-old and Amen. Prosecutors allege the teenager teamed up with two other named boys to attack Amen on the city's Great Western Road on 12 February 2025. The charge includes claims he was repeatedly punched and kicked on the head and body. A further accusation states the 16-year-old was "threatening and abusive" to Amen three days before the alleged murder by brandishing a sword and metal barrier at him as well as shouting and swearing at him. The 16-year-old accused also faces an alle
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Two teenagers have gone on trial accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow. The pair, now aged 16 and 17, are alleged to have attacked Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of the city on 5 March 2025. Prosecutors at the High…
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Two teenagers have gone on trial accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow. The pair, now aged 16 and 17, are alleged to have attacked Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of the city on 5 March 2025.…
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Two teenagers have gone on trial accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow. The pair, now aged 16 and 17, are alleged to have attacked Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of the city on 5 March 2025. Prosecutors at the High…
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