During a murder trial, it was argued that a teenager accused of killing Amen Teklay did not physically harm him. Amen was discovered severely injured on Clarendon Street in Maryhill, Glasgow, last year and unfortunately passed away despite medical intervention. Two teenage defendants are facing charges for allegedly attacking Amen with a frying pan and a sword on Glenfarg Street and Clarendon Street, resulting in fatal injuries.
The prosecution claims that the defendants pursued Amen and inflicted fatal wounds with the sword. Both teenagers, whose identities are protected due to their age, have pleaded not guilty to the charges. The 16-year-old has put forth a defense of self-defense. The lawyer representing the 17-year-old emphasized his client’s cooperation with the authorities following the incident.
The defense lawyer urged the jury to acquit his client, stating that the 17-year-old believed he had done nothing wrong and was not involved in any criminal activities. He emphasized that there is no evidence implicating his client in a joint criminal effort with the co-accused. The lawyer highlighted that the victim was armed with a weapon and that the 17-year-old did not participate in the ensuing violence.
The defense lawyer also stressed the importance of impartiality in the jury’s decision-making process, acknowledging the grief experienced by Amen’s family. The trial is ongoing at the High Court in Glasgow under the supervision of Lord Colbeck.
