Funeral of young Scots boxer found dead after being 'fatally stabbed' announced
The final journey of a young Scots boxer who was found dead after being 'fatally stabbed' has been shared by his grieving family in a touching statement.
Josh Taplin was discovered after officers were called to a report of a concern for person at a property on Caldwell Avenue in Glasgow at around 3.35pm on May 5. Paramedics also attended the address, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have now announced his funeral will take place on Saturday May 17 in his hometown with a celebration of life at a local pub to follow.
On May 14, Rebecca Taplin made a statement on behalf of the heartbroken family and thanked the community for their kindness at the "most difficult time of their lives."
Rebecca wrote: "On behalf of the Taplin family we would like to thank everyone for the kind words, messages and donations we have received during what is the most difficult time in our lives.
"Moodiesburn as a community has shown us a kindness that we'll never be able to repay. We will be laying Josh to rest this Saturday the 17th of May at 9.30am starting with a service at The Taplin family home.
"We will then walk behind Josh to his final resting place at Bedley cemetery and then on to The Silver Larch to raise a wee glass to Josh and share the many stories we all have of him. "We would like to invite all who knew and loved him to celebrate his life with us. Thank you all again for your love and support."
Just 24 hours after Josh's death, devastated loved ones raised more than £18,000 for his funeral. A murder probe had been launched by cops but on May 7, a man wanted for questioning over the murder of the 28-year-old died after falling from a window.
Cops confirmed the probe into Josh's death had concluded following the death of the 37-year-old man. His death was not believed to be suspicious.
Previously tributes flooded in for Josh on social media following the shock news. His big brother Gary Taplin wrote: 'Ma baby brother man broken.' While, his devastated girlfriend Toni Stewart added: 'I love you so much Josh.'
Friends hailed Josh as "one of the good guys". Kathleen Brady said: 'Absolutely heartbreaking, couldn't of happened to a nicer person.'
Mhairi Macleod said: 'Fly high Josh. You will be sorely missed by us all.' Sean Mullan said: "Canny believe it man, you were one of my best mates Josh. You were genuinely one in a million, rest easy brother taken far too soon."
Kirsty Russell said: 'One of the good guys.' Katie Mcgovern added: 'One in a million.'
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Josh was also a boxer for Auchengeich Boxing Club and bagged wins at the Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships.
In a statement posted online the club said: 'We at Auchengeich Boxing are devastated at hearing the news of our boxer Josh Taplin. Josh won Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships.
'Our thoughts and prayers go out to Josh's family."
He was also a former football starlet who played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies.
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