THE family of Paige Doherty want to set up a charity in her memory.

Paige's heartbroken mum Pamela Munro advised of the plans on a Facebook remembrance page which was set up for her daughter who died back in March.

The name for the charity is still to be decided but the family will be holding several fundraising events to kick start their efforts.

Pamela said: "The reason for the charity is to get kids free self defence and weapon defence classes throughout Glasgow so they can protect themselves best they can.

"It will also be offering support services to families affected by kids who have passed away under tragic circumstances."

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The first fundraising event will be a sponsored walk from Clydebank to Balloch with a smaller distance available for kids who want to take part.

Pamela, 32, also explained that silicone wristbands will also be available to buy to raise funds. 

Paige had left a sleepover at a friend's home and was on her way to collect her wages from her part-time job as a hairdresser when she went missing on Saturday, March 19.

Her body was found 48 hours later in a wooded area just off Great Western Road in Clydebank.

A man charged with the murder of 15-year-old Paige recently made a second private appearance in court.

John Leathem, 31, of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, made no plea or declaration during the full committal hearing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court.

He was remanded in custody after the hearing, which came less than a week after his initial appearance in the dock.