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Boy's death sparks murder probe | Boy's death sparks murder probe |
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Detectives in Kilmarnock have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 15 year-old boy. | Detectives in Kilmarnock have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 15 year-old boy. |
Easton Nicol was found with serious injuries at about 2325 GMT on Friday following an altercation in the town's Dean Lane and Wellington Street. | |
He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital where he died a short time later. | He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital where he died a short time later. |
A post mortem was carried out on Saturday afternoon. Police say a full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. | |
Det Chf Insp Marie McConnell, of Strathclyde Police, said: "Although this investigation is at an early stage, officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and appealing to the public to come forward with information." | Det Chf Insp Marie McConnell, of Strathclyde Police, said: "Although this investigation is at an early stage, officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and appealing to the public to come forward with information." |
Anyone who knows anything that could assist in the investigation has been asked to contact Kilmarnock CID on 01563 505 000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone who knows anything that could assist in the investigation has been asked to contact Kilmarnock CID on 01563 505 000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
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