Death of 15-year-old boy in Glasgow sparks police hunt for those involved

Around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025, we were called to a report of a person being found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, Glasgow.

Emergency services attended and a 15-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is currently being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Detective Superintendent Cheryl Kelly said: “An extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death. Whilst formal identification has yet to take place, we have spoken to the family of the boy and will continue to provide them with specialist support at this distressing time."

“We have been gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area, which is being reviewed.

"Officers have also been carrying out door to door enquiries in the local area and will continue to do so.

"I would also be very keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and anyone who has dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage around the time of the incident.

"Any information, or footage, could prove vital, so please do pass it on to officers.”

Chief Inspector Colin MacLucas, Local Area Commander, said: “I understand that residents in the area will be very concerned following this incident however I can reassure them we are working very closely with our detective colleagues to establish the circumstances and I can assure them that there will continue to be a visible policing presence in the area.

"I would urge anyone with questions, concerns or information to approach officers who are there to help.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland quoting incident number 3652 of 5 March, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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