A teenage boy has tragically died after being struck by a train in West Lothian.
Devin Gordon has been named locally as the youngster who passed away following the incident in Bathgate on Wednesday.
The 13-year-old was a keen Hearts fan and a promising footballer with local youth side Bathgate Juniors.
Friends have posted their hopes of organising a minute’s applause at Tynecastle when Celtic visit Gorgie in their next home fixture on social media amongst a host of heartfelt tributes.
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The club and Edinburgh neighbours Hibernian have also shared tributes to Devin, featuring an image of the youngster standing next to the turf at the Jambos’ home.
In a post on Facebook, coaches at the youth football team wrote: "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 4."
British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
They said: "British Transport Police were called to Bathgate station at 2.34pm today (19 January) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
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"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."
