Boy, 14, named after teen found ‘stabbed’ to death at Glasgow train station as cops launch murder probe

POLICE have launched a murder inquiry after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death.

Justin McLaughlin was found with fatal injuries at High Street train station in Glasgow, Scotland, around 3.45pm on Saturday.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives described Justin’s killing as a “shocking act of violence”.

An investigation is underway into his death and officers are appealing to members of the public to assist with their enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Geddes, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team and the Senior Investigating Officer, 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.”

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.”