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Boy, 4, found dead in flat being treated as murder – as death of 38-year-old ‘not suspicious’

Boy, 4, found dead in flat being treated as murder - as death of 38-year-old 'not suspicious'

The death of a four-year-old whose body was found in a flat is being treated as murder, police have said.

The body of Kayden Frank and a 38-year-old man were discovered in the flat on Argyle Street, Paisley, west of Glasgow, on Monday at around 8pm after a report of concern.

The death of the man is not being treated as suspicious.

Police said on Thursday they have no information to suggest anyone else was involved and inquiries are ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Thomson, of Police Scotland’s 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 inquiries to try and get some answers for them.

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