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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.
The victim was found with serious injuries at about 2325 GMT on Friday following an altercation in the town's Dean Lane and Wellington Street. 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. Relatives are aware and a full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. 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.