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Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Funeral of young Scots boxer found dead after being 'fatally stabbed' announced
Josh Taplin's family made a statement and thanked the community for their kindness at the "most difficult time of their lives." The final journey of a young Scots boxer who was found dead after being 'fatally stabbed' has been shared by his grieving family in a touching statement. Josh Taplin was discovered after officers were called to a report of a concern for person at a property on Caldwell Avenue in Glasgow at around 3.35pm on May 5. Paramedics also attended the address, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have now announced his funeral will take place on Saturday May 17 in his hometown with a celebration of life at a local pub to follow. On May 14, Rebecca Taplin made a statement on behalf of the heartbroken family and thanked the community for their kindness at the "most difficult time of their lives." Rebecca wrote: "On behalf of the Taplin family we would like to thank everyone for the kind words, messages and donations we have received during what is the most difficult time in our lives. "Moodiesburn as a community has shown us a kindness that we'll never be able to repay. We will be laying Josh to rest this Saturday the 17th of May at 9.30am starting with a service at The Taplin family home. "We will then walk behind Josh to his final resting place at Bedley cemetery and then on to The Silver Larch to raise a wee glass to Josh and share the many stories we all have of him. "We would like to invite all who knew and loved him to celebrate his life with us. Thank you all again for your love and support." Just 24 hours after Josh's death, devastated loved ones raised more than £18,000 for his funeral. A murder probe had been launched by cops but on May 7, a man wanted for questioning over the murder of the 28-year-old died after falling from a window. Cops confirmed the probe into Josh's death had concluded following the death of the 37-year-old man. His death was not believed to be suspicious. Previously tributes flooded in for Josh on social media following the shock news. His big brother Gary Taplin wrote: 'Ma baby brother man broken.' While, his devastated girlfriend Toni Stewart added: 'I love you so much Josh.' Friends hailed Josh as "one of the good guys". Kathleen Brady said: 'Absolutely heartbreaking, couldn't of happened to a nicer person.' Mhairi Macleod said: 'Fly high Josh. You will be sorely missed by us all.' Sean Mullan said: "Canny believe it man, you were one of my best mates Josh. You were genuinely one in a million, rest easy brother taken far too soon." Kirsty Russell said: 'One of the good guys.' Katie Mcgovern added: 'One in a million.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Josh was also a boxer for Auchengeich Boxing Club and bagged wins at the Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships. In a statement posted online the club said: 'We at Auchengeich Boxing are devastated at hearing the news of our boxer Josh Taplin. Josh won Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships. 'Our thoughts and prayers go out to Josh's family." He was also a former football starlet who played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies.
STV News
13-05-2025
- STV News
Murder inquiry closed after suspect dies in fall from window
The investigation into the murder of a boxer who was 'slashed and stabbed' in Glasgow has been closed after the only suspect died after falling from a window. Emergency services were called to the property on Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area on May 5 following reports of concern for a person. Josh Taplin was found dead inside, with detectives treating the 28-year-old's death as murder. A woman was also found with injuries in the Caldwell Avenue area around the same time and was taken to hospital for treatment before being released. STV News The young boxer was discovered dead inside a Glasgow home. STV News Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man they were looking to interview in connection with the death has died after falling from a window on Killearn Street on May 7. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Detectives say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with Mr Taplin's death. Tributes were paid to the amateur boxer, who won the Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships, following his death. Auchengeich Boxing said on Facebook: 'We at Auchengeich Boxing are devastated at hearing the news of our boxer Josh Taplin. 'Josh won Western District Scottish Championships and British Championships. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Josh's family.' He had also played in the youth ranks at Hamilton Accies and a tribute was paid by amateur Glasgow club AFC Chryston. A fundraising page has been set up to support his family with funeral costs, with over £31,000 raised so far. Writing on social media, one person said: 'So sad, a diamond of a guy. We got the pleasure to spend a few days with you and the memories will live on.' Another wrote: 'Can't believe it man, you were one of my best mates Josh,you were genuinely a one in a million, rest easy brother taken far too soon.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Murder inquiry closed after suspect dies in window fall
An investigation into the murder of a 28-year-old man in Glasgow has ended after the death of a suspect in the case. The 37-year-old, who has not yet been named, fell from a window last Wednesday and died in hospital at the weekend. The body of Josh Taplin was found in a property in Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area of the city on 5 May and a 41-year-old woman was also assaulted. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with Mr Taplin's death or the assault. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland A statement from Police Scotland confirmed that they were now investigating the death of the man who fell from a window in Killearn Street in the Possilpark area on Wednesday and died on Saturday. "The death is not believed to be suspicious," police said. "Officers had been looking for this man with a view to interviewing him in respect of the murder of Josh Taplin." An online appeal to help Mr Taplin's family give him a "send off he deserves" raised more than £30,000 before it was closed to donations. The former Hamilton Accies youth footballer was a member of Auchengeich Boxing Club in Stepps. In an tribute on social media, the club said they were "devastated" to hear of the death of their triple champion who won Western District, Scottish and British championships. Murder inquiry launched after man's body found
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Josh Taplin murder inquiry closes after suspect dies in window fall
An investigation into the murder of a 28-year-old man in Glasgow has ended after the death of a suspect in the case. The 37-year-old, who has not yet been named, fell from a window last Wednesday and died in hospital at the weekend. The body of Josh Taplin was found in a property in Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area of the city on 5 May and a 41-year-old woman was also assaulted. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with Mr Taplin's death or the assault. A statement from Police Scotland confirmed that they were now investigating the death of the man who fell from a window in Killearn Street in the Possilpark area on Wednesday and died on Saturday."The death is not believed to be suspicious," police said. "Officers had been looking for this man with a view to interviewing him in respect of the murder of Josh Taplin."An online appeal to help Mr Taplin's family give him a "send off he deserves" raised more than £30,000 before it was closed to donations. The former Hamilton Accies youth footballer was a member of Auchengeich Boxing Club in Stepps. In an tribute on social media, the club said they were "devastated" to hear of the death of their triple champion who won Western District, Scottish and British championships.
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Scotsman
Josh Taplin: Murder investigation closed after suspect dies in 'fall from window'
Josh Taplin was found dead in a property in Glasgow. | Police Scotland The investigation into the murder of Josh Taplin has closed after the police's main suspect dies in fall from window. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The investigation into the murder of a man in Glasgow has concluded, after a person of interest in the case fell from a window. The body of Josh Taplin was found inside a home in the Caldwell Avenue area of the city on Monday, May 5, with police treating the death of the 28-year-old as murder. A 41-year-old woman was also assaulted around the same time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police have now confirmed that the investigation into the assault and murder has concluded following the death of a person of interest. The 37-year-old man fell from a window in Killearn Street on Wednesday, with the death not believed to be suspicious. Detectives had been looking to interview the man in connection with the incident.
