Tributes laid for school boy at train station as 16-year-old charged
POLICE have confirmed a 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the death of teenager Justin McLaughlin. Justin, 14, was found seriously injured at High Street station on Saturday but died later that day at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Cops said last night another teenager has been charged and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today.
We previously told how emergency services were called to High Street Station at 3.45pm on Saturday following reports of an incident.
The scene remains taped off and floral tributes have been placed outside the station.
One message refers to Justin as “the greatest goalkeeper” and reads: “You will always be remembered in our hearts. “A life taken too soon.
“May you rest in peace, Justin.” We previously reported that James McParland – Justin’s headteacher at St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge – said the community has been “shocked” by his death.
In a statement, he said: “The community of St Ambrose High School is shocked and saddened by the death of Justin McLaughlin.
“Justin was a valued member of our community and his loss will be felt by staff and pupils alike.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends, and additional pastoral support will be available to young people within the school on their return on Monday morning.”
The station remains closed following the 14-year-old’s death with a police officer standing guard at the entrance.
Members of the public are being encouraged to share information with the police through an online portal which can be found at mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT21S32-PO1
Otherwise, the force can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 2280 of Saturday, October 16.
British Transport Police can also be contacted by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 394 of the same date.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.