Police name teenager who died in Fife home

Published 7th Mar 2017

A beloved'' teenager who died at the weekend in Fife has been named by police.

Liam McAlpine, 14 died at his home in Elgin Drive, Glenrothes, on Sunday.

A statement from his family issued through Police Scotland said: We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son, grandson, nephew and brother Liam McAlpine.

We wish to be left in private to mourn.''

Police say they are carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.

Detective Inspector June Peebles said: Liam's death is a tragedy and our thoughts are with his family, friends and classmates at this very difficult time.

We are continuing our inquiries into Liam's death.

We would ask anyone with information to contact Police Scotland on 101.''