Teen Charged with Schoolboy’s Murder in Glasgow Had Allegedly Attacked Him Weeks Before

A 14-year-old boy has been accused of assaulting 15-year-old Amen Teklay just weeks before he allegedly murdered him in Glasgow. The teenager, whose identity cannot be revealed for legal reasons, is said to have attacked Amen on Great Western Road on 12 February 2025. According to court papers, the 14-year-old and 15-year-old, along with another unidentified person, repeatedly punched and kicked Amen in the head and body.

Both boys appeared in Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with assault but made no plea during a private hearing. The situation took an even darker turn when, on 5 March, Amen was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street in Maryhill, Glasgow, at around 10:30 pm. The 14-year-old has since been separately charged with his murder, with prosecutors claiming he stabbed Amen during the attack, reported the Daily Record.

Sheriff Jonathan Guy has remanded the 14-year-old in custody, while the 15-year-old has been granted bail. The murder suspect is due to appear in court again within the next seven days. Amen’s tragic death has left his family, school, and community in shock. His 17-year-old sister, Delina, spoke to BBC Scotland about the heartbreak her family is experiencing.

“We grew up together, so we were very close,” 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. My dad is devastated; he’s not eating or drinking anything. We’re all devastated—it’s shocking.”

Amen and his father moved to Glasgow eight years ago as Eritrean refugees, and he was a pupil at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School. His dream was to gain UK citizenship and pursue a career as a doctor, engineer, or basketball player.

His school has described him as a bright and promising young man. Headteacher Claire McInally said, “Amen was a friendly and much-loved young man who was really interested in music and the media. He was bright and showed great promise.”

Jamie O’Neill, a support worker at Kingsway Community Connections, shared his grief over the loss. “I have felt extreme grief since I heard about his death,” he said. In response to the tragedy, a fundraising campaign has been launched to support Amen’s grieving family, raising over £4,500 so far.

Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson has urged anyone with information to come forward. “Our thoughts remain with Amen’s family and friends at this very difficult time,” he said. “I would also like to thank the community for their support so far. Our investigation continues, and I would ask anyone who may have information to please contact us.”

As the investigation unfolds, Glasgow remains shaken by the tragic loss of a young life filled with so much potential.