General · 6 July 2026

Two teenagers acquitted of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in Glasgow

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been acquitted of the murder of Amen Teklay. Mr Teklay passed away in March 2025 after sustaining a fatal sword wound to the heart. The younger boy claimed self-defence during a confrontation stemming from an ongoing feud.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 15:42

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