Death of 14 year-old at Glasgow train station being treated as murder

Police are treating the death of a 14 year-old boy in Glasgow as murder.

Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street train station around 3.45pm on Saturday 16 October 2021. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he passed away a short time later.

Police say an ‘extensive investigation’ is underway to work out what happened.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Geddes said, “Our thoughts very much remain with Justin's family and friends. His family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this very difficult time, and they are being supported by specialist officers.

“Although enquiries are at an early stage, what we do know is that an incident took place at High Street train station and we are sure that there will be people who may have witnessed something in the lead up to this.

“The area would have been busy with members of the public and commuters and we are urging those who have any information, no matter how small, to get in contact with police.”

'Shocking act of violence'

Detective Inspector Marc Francey, of British Transport Police, said: “This was a shocking act of violence in broad daylight, which has seen a boy tragically lose his life.

“We are working closely with Police Scotland and doing all we can to find those responsible, and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, to contact us as soon as possible.

"We will also be increasing our uniformed patrols in the local area in the coming days to help reassure the travelling public."

Detectives have set up an online portal to encourage members of the public to submit information.

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