Devastated locals have paid tribute to an Edinburgh schoolboy who tragically passed away at Forrester High School.
Emergency services rushed to the school on Tuesday afternoon responding to a medical incident. Despite extensive efforts from paramedics, the teenager, 15, died following the incident which is understood to have taken place on a nearby football pitch.
Members of the public were invited to a local church on Tuesday evening for a period of reflection. Now, tributes have been pouring in for the young boy.
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Speaking on Twitter, Craig Galloway said: "Rest easy wee man. One of our own."
Jayden Moore added: "Rest in peace little bro, followed Hearts home and away every game what a lad you were, will be missed."
Another user posted: "Death reaches us all one way or another, but when it hits a young lad barely even a teenager, innocently playing football with his mates, it hits home that little bit harder."
Following the vigil at St David's Broomhouse Parish Church, Ben Horsburgh said: "Amazing turnout tonight, will miss him so much."
On Tuesday night, a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed the death and added: "On Tuesday, March 14, police were called to a report of a 15-year-old boy having collapsed on Broomhouse Road. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
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