Woman found injured near scene of Glasgow murder after boxer 'slashed and stabbed'

A woman was found injured near the scene of a murder in Glasgow, where a man was “slashed and stabbed” to death.

Emergency services were called to the property on Caldwell Avenue in the Knightswood area of the city around 3.35pm on Monday following reports of concern for a person.

Josh Taplin was discovered dead inside, and detectives are treating the 28-year-old’s death as murder. It is understood that he was slashed and stabbed before his death.

A woman was also found with injuries in the Caldwell Avenue area around the time of the murder.

She was taken to hospital and released following treatment.

The young boxer was discovered dead inside his home. STV News

Police are said to be following a positive line of enquiry in relation to the murder probe.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 41-year-old woman was found with injuries in the Caldwell Avenue area of Glasgow and was taken to hospital.

“She was later released following treatment.”

A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family with funeral costs, with nearly £30,000 raised in less than 24 hours.

Detective chief inspector Graham McCreadie, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of Josh at what is a very difficult time. They are being supported by specialist officers.

“It is vital that we find answers for them and we are appealing for information as our enquiries continue.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation, then please get in touch, no matter how small that piece of information might be.

“In particular, I am asking people to check private CCTV footage and see if anything has been captured that could be important. Likewise, if you were driving in the area and have dash-cam that could assist, please contact us.

“We believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider public. Officers remain in the area and anyone with concerns can speak to them.”

Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2069 of Monday, May 5.

People wishing to remain anonymous can call 0800 555 111.

A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up and information can be passed anonymously on the following link – https://orlo.uk/Vz7aQ