Pictured: Boy, four, and man, 38, who were found dead in flat in suspected 'murder suicide'

A four-year-old boy and a man whose bodies were discovered in a flat were identified today as police confirmed they were treating the child's death as murder.

Kayden Frank was found dead in the top-floor apartment in Paisley, near Glasgow, three days ago - as well as a relative named today as 38-year-old Steven Frank.

Detectives said they were investigating Kayden's death as a murder following a post-mortem examination. Mr Frank's death is being treated as non-suspicious.

Neighbours told of screams coming from the property before the discovery on Monday evening at about 8pm after Police Scotland received a report of concern.

Police have not revealed causes of death, but it is suspected to have been a murder suicide. One witness said she had heard cries of 'Help me' before officers arrived. 

Kayden Frank was found dead in the property in the top-floor apartment in Paisley, Scotland

Relatives named the man found dead alongside the boy in Paisley as Steven Frank (above)

Kayden's relationship to Mr Frank has not been confirmed, and police said they have no information to suggest anyone else was involved but enquiries were still ongoing.

Forensic teams dressed in hazmat suits and police officers were in the area of the town on Tuesday, with tents also erected and the top floor of the flat cordoned off.

One neighbour, who asked not to be named, told the Daily Record: 'We heard shouting and screaming, like a domestic. We never thought anything of it.

'But then it went quiet for a bit, about half an hour. Then suddenly there were police and ambulances and a forensic tent.

'There was a private ambulance and we saw the bodies being taken out to it.'

Police are pictured outside the flat in Paisley yesterday following the discovery on Monday

Police said the deaths in Paisley on Monday are currently being treated as unexplained

A woman identifying herself as Mr Frank's daughter, Nicole Frank, wrote on Facebook last night: 'My heart aches. It feels like it's in pieces.'

Ms Frank added that 'nobody knows anything' and condemned people for posting 'made up and untrue' allegations on social media since the deaths.

Locals also expressed their shock on social media, with one writing: 'This is so sad to hear. Heartbreaking. Poor souls.'

Emergency services cordoned off the property as forensic officers spent more than 24 hours searching for clues.

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.

Police said no one else is believed to have been involved in the incident in Paisley on Monday

'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.'

Police added that a report had been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

An earlier statement by Police Scotland had said: 'We received a report of concern for a man and a child at a property in Argyle Street, Paisley, around 8pm on Monday, May 15, 2023.

'Officers attended and a man and a boy were found dead within the property.'

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