Murder probe after young man found dead in Glasgow home
Officers received a report of a concern for a person at a property in the Caldwell Avenue area in Knightswood on Monday, May 5.
The force was alerted to the incident at around 3.35pm.
Emergency crews raced to the scene. On arrival, sadly, the body of a man was found inside the property.
(Image: Newsquest)
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The man has now been named as 28-year-old Josh Taplin.
Josh Taplin (Image: Police Scotland) Following the incident, detectives from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry into Josh's death.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie, of the Major Investigation Team, said it is 'vital' that they find out what happened.
The top cop said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of Josh at what is a very difficult time.
"They are being supported by specialist officers.
'It is vital that we find answers for them, and we are appealing for information as our enquiries continue.
'If you were in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation, then please get in touch, no matter how small that piece of information might be.
'In particular, I am asking people to check private CCTV footage and see if anything has been captured that could be important. Likewise, if you were driving in the area and have dash-cam that could assist, please contact us.
'We believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider public.
"Officers remain in the area, and anyone with concerns can speak to them.'
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(Image: Newsquest) A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2069 of Monday, May 5, 2025, or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up, and information can be passed anonymously on the following link - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S21-PO1."
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Due to the incident, a large police cordon has been erected on Caldwell Avenue in the city's West End today (Tuesday, May 6).
In photographs captured by the Glasgow Times on Tuesday morning, multiple police motors could be seen parked on the residential street.
Police tape could also be seen around several homes on the street, while detectives carried out their investigation.
(Image: Newsquest) Meanwhile, an eyewitness said that the road had been closed since 4pm on Monday.
They told the Glasgow Times: "One house was taped off, but later the whole section of the street was taped off.
"The road was blocked by police cars and barriers.
"Forensics are on site taking photographs, and police have done a door-to-door for information."
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Images on Tuesday morning also showed detectives scouring the scene.
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