Devastated girlfriend of Glasgow murder victim pays tribute with heartbreaking message
Elsewhere pals have chipped in to give Josh Taplin 'the send off he deserves'
THE devastated girlfriend of murdered footie starlet Josh Taplin has paid a touching tribute to him.
Toni Stewart, 23, said tragic Josh Taplin, 28, was the 'best thing to happen to her' after news of his murder spread.
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Toni Stewart was left heartbroken after boyfriend Josh Taplin was murdered
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Police and forensic officers gather outside a house in Knightswood, Glasgow
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Josh was a former footie starlet who played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies
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Police Scotland has launched an inquiry into his death after his body was found at a home in Knightswood, Glasgow on Monday afternoon.
Sharing a picture of the loved-up pair together, Toni said: 'I'll love you for the rest of my life.
'He was the best thing that ever happened to me
'I'll love him till the day I die'
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Josh's body was found at around 3.35pm within the house on Caldwell Avenue and detectives from the Major Investigation Team of Police Scotland were drafted in.
Forensic specialists in white suits were seen going into the property to conduct a detailed examination of the crime scene.
Josh was a former footie starlet who played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies and was among a clutch of promising players at Chryston High School, near Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, who won the United Schools Cup in 2013.
He also played for the Accies at youth level and enjoyed success with the Lanarkshire boys team at 2011 International Children's Games.
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Last night Accies club secretary Scott Struthers said when told of Josh's passing: 'Awful news.'
He was also a talented boxer who represented Auchengeich Boxing Club.
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In a statement posted online the club said: 'We at Auchengeich Boxing are devastated at hearing the news of our boxer Josh Taplin."
Meanwhile, heartbroken pals have chipped in to give Josh Taplin "the send off he deserves' after he was found dead in a Glasgow home.
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More than 250 people have already contributed towards the GoFundMe page set up by Josh's friend Stephen Kelly in the wake of the devastating loss.
And it's well on the way towards hitting the £24,000 target that's been set in tribute to the memory of the 28-year-old and to help his loved ones.
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