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Amen Teklay Murder Trial: Two Teenagers Cleared of Murder After Self-Defence Claim

Two teenagers were acquitted in the fatal stabbing of Amen Teklay in Glasgow, with the court accepting a self-defence claim. The case highlighted a long-running feud and raised community concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Two teenagers found not guilty of murdering Amen Teklay with sword in Glasgow

Jurors returned a verdict of not guilty for both teenagers on their second day of deliberations

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Jury begin deliberations in murder trial over death of 15-year-old in Glasgow

Two teenagers are accused of murdering Amen Teklay in a sword attack.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Scots man jailed after 'cocaine-fuelled attack' on four-year-old girl

A MAN who suffocated and attacked a four-year-old girl in a cocaine-fuelled bout of violence has been jailed.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023

Cocaine fuelled thug who suffocated girl, 4, and broke her arms in Paisley flat is jailed

Sean Lochrie previously admitted assaulting the four-year-old girl to her severe injury and to the danger of her life by seizing her, throwing her about and striking her on the head and body.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Man jailed for drug-fuelled attack on four-year-old girl

Sean Lochrie, 33, was handed a prison term of more than six years for assaulting the youngster, leaving her with two broken arms.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Scots motorist 'snapped' before driving over victim and dragging him round car park in murder bid

Lee Scales, 28, drove a Red Ford Fiesta at Spencer Brodie outside the Westside Plaza Shopping Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, on April 14 2022, sparking a major police investigation.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Edinburgh motorist 'snapped' before driving over man outside shopping centre

Lee Scales,28, drove a Red Ford Fiesta at Spencer Brodie outside the Westside Plaza Shopping Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, on April 14 2022.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 21, 2022