Four-year-old boy murdered in Paisley flat

Kayden Frank was found dead at a flat in Paisley after reports of concern to police

The death of a four-year-old boy in a flat in Paisley is being treated as murder, police have said.

Kayden Frank was found dead at a property in Argyle Street at about 20:00 on Monday, along with the body of a 38-year-old man.

Police said the man's death was not being treated as suspicious.

They said there was no suggestion anyone else was involved and inquiries were ongoing.

A post-mortem examination has taken place and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.

Det Ch Insp Christopher Thomson 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."

Staff at Kayden's early learning centre said he was always smiling, singing and dancing

Kayden attended the Douglas Street Early Learning and Childcare Centre, whose head Pamela McLachlan said: "We are all devastated at the news of Kayden's death.

"He was a lovely boy endowed with an amazing sense of humour, always smiling, singing and dancing.

"He was the best at giving cuddles, with a big loving heart. He also loved jumping in puddles at our Forest Kindergarden and baking scones.

"Kayden will be sadly missed by his friends and all our staff. Our thoughts go to all his family and friends."