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Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by a falling gravestone in Glasgow cemetery Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by a falling gravestone in Glasgow cemetery
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An eight-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a falling gravestone in a Glasgow cemetery.An eight-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a falling gravestone in a Glasgow cemetery.
The family of Ciaran Williamson have described the incident on Tuesday evening as a "tragic accident".The family of Ciaran Williamson have described the incident on Tuesday evening as a "tragic accident".
Two other boys were also injured in the incident at the cemetery in the Cardonald area of the city.Two other boys were also injured in the incident at the cemetery in the Cardonald area of the city.
Ciaran was taken to Yorkhill children's hospital, but later died from his injuries, police have said.Ciaran was taken to Yorkhill children's hospital, but later died from his injuries, police have said.
One of the two other boys, who are both aged 10, remained in a stable condition at Yorkhill, while the other has been released after receiving treatment at South Glasgow University Hospital.One of the two other boys, who are both aged 10, remained in a stable condition at Yorkhill, while the other has been released after receiving treatment at South Glasgow University Hospital.
 
Flowers have been left at the cemetery's entrance in tribute to the eight-year-old boy.Flowers have been left at the cemetery's entrance in tribute to the eight-year-old boy.
Police cordoned off the cemetery as investigations were carried out, although the force has said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Police cordoned off the cemetery as investigations were carried out, although the force said the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
Detective Inspector Tom McKean said: "This is such a tragic set of circumstances and our thoughts are with Ciaran's family.Detective Inspector Tom McKean said: "This is such a tragic set of circumstances and our thoughts are with Ciaran's family.
"Inquiries are ongoing; however, the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.""Inquiries are ongoing; however, the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
Tributes have been paid to the eight-year-old, with politicians and community leaders offering their thoughts to Ciaran's family. Tributes have been paid to the eight-year-old, with politicians and community leaders offering their condolences.
On Twitter, SNP MP Chris Stephens wrote: "Thoughts and Prayers are with the family of Ciaran Willamson, after the tragic events at Craigton Cemetery yesterday."On Twitter, SNP MP Chris Stephens wrote: "Thoughts and Prayers are with the family of Ciaran Willamson, after the tragic events at Craigton Cemetery yesterday."
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family of Ciaran Willamson, after the tragic events at Craigton Cemetery yesterday.Thoughts and Prayers are with the family of Ciaran Willamson, after the tragic events at Craigton Cemetery yesterday.
Thoughts with family young boy from Craigton who tragically died from what sounds like freak accident at Craigton Cemetery - very sad indeedThoughts with family young boy from Craigton who tragically died from what sounds like freak accident at Craigton Cemetery - very sad indeed
Meanwhile, local MSP Humza Yousaf also offered his condolences. Meanwhile, local MSP Humza Yousaf wrote: "Thoughts with family young boy from Craigton who tragically died from what sounds like freak accident at Craigton Cemetery - very sad indeed."
He wrote: "Thoughts with family young boy from Craigton who tragically died from what sounds like freak accident at Craigton Cemetery - very sad indeed."
Glasgow City Council has said it is helping police with their investigation into the incident.Glasgow City Council has said it is helping police with their investigation into the incident.
A council spokesman said: "This is a tragic incident and our hearts go out to the child's family and friends."A council spokesman said: "This is a tragic incident and our hearts go out to the child's family and friends."
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