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Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Forensics remain at Glasgow home after Josh Taplin murder
Their investigation into the death of Josh Taplin continues today after his body was discovered on Monday. The 28-year-old was found after officers received reports of a concern for a person in Knightswood's Caldwell Avenue. Forensics remain at the scene today as they gather evidence to find out how the ex-football starlet died. Officers are also standing guard at the scene with a cordon still in place. @glasgowtimes Specialist forensic officers have stepped up their hunt for a killer after a young man was murdered at a property in Glasgow. Their investigation into the death of Josh Taplin continues today after his body was discovered on Monday. The 28-year-old was found after officers received reports of a concern for a person in Knightswood's Caldwell Avenue. Forensics remain at the scene today as they gather evidence to find out how the ex-football starlet died. ♬ original sound - Glasgow Times (Image: Police Scotland) READ MORE: Tributes pour in for murdered ex-football starlet as fundraiser raises huge amount (Image: Gordon Terris) READ MORE: Glasgow at 'extreme risk' of wildfires this weekend as heatwave hits (Image: Gordon Terris) Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie of the Major Investigation Team said last night: "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 a dash-cam that could assist, please contact us." (Image: Gordon Terris) We reported earlier that tributes have been pouring in for Josh overnight. A fundraiser set up by his friends and family in his honour has quickly surpassed £15,000. The GoFundMe page, created by his friend Stephen Kelly, was set up to help support Josh's family with funeral costs. One tribute reads: 'R.I.P Josh Taplin. Absolutely devastating for his family, friends and beautiful girlfriend. "I hope you all get the justice you deserve. The world can be so cruel. Keep your loved ones close.' Another added: 'You'll be sadly missed, Josh. You were a good lad. Rest in peace. Thoughts are with your family through this terrible time.'
Glasgow Times
24-04-2025
- Glasgow Times
Forensics at the scene of burnt out car in Glasgow's Easterhouse
The white Volkswagen Golf - located at Auchingill Road just off Lochend Road - was at the centre of a police investigation this morning with forensics on the scene according to locals. One post on social media said: "Anyone know what's happening down Auchingill? White car left on the grounds of the old Bishi primary school where the front gates used to be and forensics are on the scene. "Areas cordoned off." @glasgowtimes A police cordon remains at the scene of a burnt-out car in Glasgow's Easterhouse. The white Volkswagen Golf - located at Auchingill Road just off Lochend Road - was at the centre of a police investigation this morning with forensics on the scene according to locals. Full story, visit Glasgow Times online. ♬ original sound - Glasgow Times READ NEXT: Do you recognise this man? Football unit keen to talk to man following Ibrox assault READ NEXT: OAP, 80, kept tabs on 27-year-old woman in Glasgow's Parkhead and Dalmarnock (Image: Crime scene in by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.) (Image: Crime scene in by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.) (Image: Crime scene in by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.) (Image: Crime scene in by Ava Whyte and Donald Erskine.) Images show access to the road appears to be blocked by bollards at one end and fencing at the other. The car looks as if it has been set on fire with police cordon in place around the area. Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
