Death of four-year-old boy at flat being treated as murder

Kayden Frank was found dead alongside a 38-year-old man in a Paisley flat on Monday evening.

The death of a four-year-old boy who was found alongside a man’s body at a flat in Paisley is being treated as murder.

Officers were called to an address in the Argyle Street area of the town at around 8pm on Monday, after receiving a report of concern for two people.

A man and a boy were pronounced dead at the scene.

The boy has been named as Kayden Frank, who was four years old.

His death is being treated as murder.

Enquiries remain ongoing into the incident.

A 38-year-old man was also pronounced dead at the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Enquiries remain ongoing into the incident.

Detective chief inspector Christopher Thomson, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with Kayden’s family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy.

“We are providing his family with specialist support at this incredibly difficult time and officers are continuing enquiries to try and get some answers for them.

“Kayden’s family have requested that their privacy is respected at this time.”

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