Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack

Two teenagers have been cleared of murdering a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed through the heart with a sword in Glasgow.

Amen Teklay died after a confrontation involving the two boys, who were aged 14 and 15 at the time, in the St George's Cross area in March 2025.

A jury at the High Court in Glasgow found them both not guilty. The boys are now aged 16 and 17 but cannot be named because of their age.

The 16-year-old said both he and Amen had swords and claimed that he stabbed him in self-defence. The older teenager said he had been standing a distance away and did not attack Amen.

There were emotional scenes in court as Amen's family and friends heard the verdict.

The judge, Lord Colbeck, thanked the jury for their service before discharging them.