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Jack Thomson & Gemma Ryder

Council boss pays tribute to 'loving' boy Kayden Frank after murder

The boss of children's service at Renfrewshire Council had paid tribute to a four-year-old boy who was murdered in Paisley, describing him as having a “big, loving heart”.

Kayden Frank was found dead at a property in Argyle Street along with a 38-year-old man on Monday evening. Following a post mortem examination, his death is being treated as murder.

A 38-year-old man, named locally as Steven Frank, was also found dead at the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and police say they have no information to suggest anyone else has been involved.

Steven Quinn, the council’s director of children’s services, spoke before a meeting of the education and children’s services policy board earlier.

He confirmed Kayden was “known to social work” and relayed a tribute from management at his early learning and childcare centre, which said he had an “amazing sense of humour” and was always “smiling, singing and dancing”.

Mr Quinn told elected members: “First of all, it is with great sorrow I speak to you this afternoon to let you know that one of Renfrewshire’s children Kayden Frank, aged four, has very sadly died.

Steven Frank has been named by loved ones as the man who passed away in Paisley. (Facebook)

“Kayden was known to social work and also attended Douglas Street nursery and has been described by his head of centre as 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 the forest kindergarten and baking scones.

“Our thoughts and our prayers are with Kayden’s family at this time and we will continue to support police with their enquiries.”

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.”

Enquiries are ongoing and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.

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