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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 said the incident was 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 condolences. | 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 indeed | Thoughts 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 wrote: "Thoughts 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 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." |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |