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STV News
07-05-2025
- STV News
Young boxer 'slashed and stabbed' to death inside home
A young boxer, whose body was discovered on Monday, was stabbed and slashed to death. Emergency services were called to the property on Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area of the city around 3.35pm on Monday following reports of concern for a person. Josh Taplin was discovered dead inside. Detectives are treating the 28-year-old's death as murder, and a major investigation is ongoing. It is understood that he was slashed and stabbed prior to his death. STV News The young boxer was discovered dead inside his home. STV News Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the death. A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family with funeral costs, with over £20,000 raised in less than 24 hours. Detective chief inspector Graham McCreadie, of the Major Investigation Team, 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.' Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2069 of Monday, May 5. People wishing to remain anonymous can call 0800 555 111. A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link – Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
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) READ MORE: Man dies after police alerted to incident at Glasgow canal READ MORE: Man found dead inside Glasgow home as detectives spotted on street 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.' READ MORE: Specialist cops launch crackdown in Glasgow city centre amid 'concerns' (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 - READ MORE: Warning amid emergency incident on major road near Glasgow Airport 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." @glasgowtimes A police cordon is in place outside a Glasgow home. Officers remain at Caldwell Avenue in Knightswood. Full live updates, visit Glasgow Times online. ♬ original sound - Glasgow Times Images on Tuesday morning also showed detectives scouring the scene.
STV News
06-05-2025
- STV News
Murder investigation launched after man, 28, found dead in home
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead within a Glasgow home on Monday. Emergency services were called to a property on Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area of the city at around 3.35pm following reports of concern for a person. Josh Taplin, 28, was discovered dead inside. Detectives are treating the incident as murder. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surround the death. No arrests have been made in connection. Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie, of the Major Investigation Team, 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.' Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2069 of Monday, May 5. People wishing to remain anonymous can call 0800 555 111. A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link – Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
