Third teenager charged following death of Amen Teklay, 15, in Glasgow

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Police in Scotland have arrested and charged a third teenager in connection with the death of 15-year-old Amen Teklay in Glasgow.

The arrest of the 16-year-old boy follows the arrests of two other boys, 14 and 15, earlier this month.

Amen, an Eritrean refugee who had recently been granted right to remain status by the Home Office, was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street in Glasgow at about 10.30pm on 5 March.

Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene and police launched a murder investigation shortly afterwards.

At a vigil held in Glasgow for the schoolboy two days later, his father described him in a statement as a “remarkable” teenager who loved music and was light on his feet on the football pitch.

“Amen was a remarkable young man who was loved by everyone that knew him,” his father’s statement said. “This city is our home and it is only by working together that we can make it safe.

“His death is not only a tragedy for our family but also for the families of those responsible. This cycle of violence must end.”

Amen’s sister Delina Teklay, 17, previously told BBC Scotland that her brother hoped to gain UK citizenship and become a doctor or engineer. She said: “This was very unexpected and shocking for us. I just think this is a dream and I’m going to wake up tomorrow. I’m still in denial.”

The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with Amen’s murder and assault, while the 15-year-old was charged with assault.

Police said the 16-year-old will appear in court in due course, and that a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.