Tributes have been paid to a Scots schoolboy described as the 'light in his football team' who tragically died after being hit by a train.
Devin Gordon, 13, has been named locally as the youngster involved in the horror incident at Bathgate train station, West Lothian, around 2.30pm on Wednesday January 19.
Emergency services raced to the scene but sadly the teen could not be saved and was pronounced dead.
Police are not treating the incident as suspicious.
Following the sad news, the young Hearts fan's club Bathgate Juniors paid tribute on social media, describing Devin as a "light in the team".
In a statement on social media, they wrote: "It is with great sadness and sorrow that we share the news of the passing of one of our players from Bathgate Juniors Under 14’s.
"Devin was a light in the team which will never go out. His personality like a magnet drawing people to him. Happy, cheeky but funny with it and always respectful.
"On the field he showed his passion and skill. He made the team a better place to be. He was a great team player and friend who will be greatly missed by his football family.
"Our thoughts are now with Devin’s family, friends and his team who will hold him in their hearts forever the only Number four."
They were joined by other devastated members of the community online, who sent their condolences to his family.
In a picture of the teen at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh, it was revealed his devastated friends are hoping to get a 13-minute applause around the ground at next Wednesday's clash with Celtic.
Nicky Ozer said: "Absolutely heartbreaking, close friend of my son and he is devastated! RIP Devin, I’m sure the whole community will be in shock at losing such a young life, thoughts r with his family."
Naddem Mann added: "Heartbreaking news, my son was born on the same day and have kept in contact ever since.
"Such a lovely, well mannered boy. I’m so sorry that you felt this way. We are distraught learning this news, our thoughts go to all his family and friends. RIP Devin."
And Bryan Gordon wrote: "A massive hole has been left in our team and in our hearts . Forever our number 4."
Mahri Morrell also said: "Utterly heartbreaking such a young beautiful boy."
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "British Transport Police were called to Bathgate station at 2.34pm today (19 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the procurator fiscal."
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