Murder inquiry closed after suspect dies in fall from window
The investigation into the murder of a boxer who was 'slashed and stabbed' in Glasgow has been closed after the only suspect died after falling from a window.
Emergency services were called to the property on Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area on May 5 following reports of concern for a person.
Josh Taplin was found dead inside, with detectives treating the 28-year-old's death as murder.
A woman was also found with injuries in the Caldwell Avenue area around the same time and was taken to hospital for treatment before being released. STV News The young boxer was discovered dead inside a Glasgow home. STV News
Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man they were looking to interview in connection with the death has died after falling from a window on Killearn Street on May 7.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Detectives say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with Mr Taplin's death.
Tributes were paid to the amateur boxer, who won the Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships, following his death.
Auchengeich Boxing said on Facebook: '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 had also played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies and a tribute was paid by amateur Glasgow club AFC Chryston.
A fundraising page has been set up to support his family with funeral costs, with over £31,000 raised so far.
Writing on social media, one person said: 'So sad, a diamond of a guy. We got the pleasure to spend a few days with you and the memories will live on.'
Another wrote: 'Can't believe it man, you were one of my best mates Josh,you were genuinely a one in a million, rest easy brother taken far too soon.'
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