THE families of the two teenagers who died after attending the same nightclub event have said they are “devastated”.
The men, both aged 18, died within hours of each other after reportedly attending a performance by DJ Ben Hemsley at the SWG3 nightclub in Glasgow on Saturday.
The two teenagers have now been named as Scott Allison and Marcus Dick by police.
Scott died after being found unwell on Saturday night at Croy Train Station in Cumbernauld, while Marcus died in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Police Scotland released statements from both families, who said they were devastated by the news.
Allison’s family said: “We are devastated by the loss of Scott who was loved very much by his family and friends.
“We are asking for privacy at this very difficult time and would like to thank everyone for their kind words.”
Allison was taken to the University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie, but died a short time later.
“We are all devastated by the loss of Marcus who went out to enjoy a night with his friends, but became unwell around 11pm and was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he sadly passed away in the early hours,” a statement from Dick’s family members said.
“This is a very hard time for our family and everyone who knew him.
"We respectfully ask for privacy at this time while we come to terms with our loss."
Police Scotland said on Monday it was investigating whether the deaths were linked, but the force has now ruled this out.
Previously, Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, divisional commander for greater Glasgow, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the two men who have lost their lives.
“So far in our inquiries it has been established that both of these men, who were unknown to each other, attended the same event in the Eastvale Place area of Glasgow on Saturday night.
“However, inquiries remain ongoing and although we are investigating both deaths as drug-related at this time, there is no evidence to suggest there is a connection between these deaths.
“We are committed to establishing the full circumstances and are working with the venue, colleagues in the NHS and Public Health Scotland as our inquiries continue to ensure a partnership and public health-led approach.”
