The heartbroken parents of a Motherwell toddler who died after swallowing a battery have asked for keen motorcyclists to act as a funeral escort for their bike-loving baby boy's final journey.
Hugh and Christine McMahon have been left devastated following the tragic death of their 17-month-old son Hugh at Christmas.
The tot accidentally swallowed a button type battery on Christmas Eve and was rushed to hospital where medics fought to save his life.
Sadly, the ingestion did too much to little Hugh's body and the toddler passed away in his parents arms on Boxing Day.
Now they are faced with organising Hugh's funeral and have called upon local motorcyclists to escort the cortege from Motherwell Baptist Church and then on to Hugh's final resting place in Eastfields, Cumbernauld, as a tribute to their son.
Trieda Hill, who owns the popular Route 66 Motorcycle café / diner in Motherwell, has been tasked with making it happen for Hugh's funeral next Thursday, January 27.
She told Lanarkshire Live : "Gorgeous Hugh sadly lost his life at only 17-months-old very suddenly on Boxing Day.
"He adored motorbikes and his family contacted me in the hope that a few motorcycle riders would give up some time to accompany the hearse from the church and then to the cemetery for his final farewell.
"If anyone could help make this happen for the McMahon's it would mean the world to all the family."
Mourners and riders are also asked to wear a little something blue, such as a ribbon, in memory of Hugh.
The bikes are asked to be at Route 66, Unit3 Flemington Industrial Park, Motherwell, from 12.15pm next Thursday so as not to block the traffic on the main road outside the church while mourners arrive.
From there they will travel to the church and then on to Eastfields Cemetery.
Trieda added: "The family would like to thank you in advance to anyone who can make it on the day.
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