THE family of a two-year-old who was killed by an airgun pellet are to visit their son's grave to mark the passing of 'Andrew's Law', new legislation that means all air weapons in Scotland must be licensed.

The parents of Andrew Morton, who was shot and killed by an airgun in Glasgow in 2005, welcomed the move that came from their campaigning but still believe an outright ban should have been enforced.

As from today the new law requires anyone owning an air gun to have a licence and a valid reason for keeping the weapon.

Andrew's parents Sharon McMillan, 45, and Andy Morton, 41, have pushed for a law change since their son was killed.

Morton said the only thing the family would do to mark the passing of the law is to again visit their son's grave.

He said he and his wife "had expected more". Adding: "We know it's 'Andrew's Law' (in place), but it has taken long enough."

Their campaign was launched following the death of Andrew in Easterhouse in 2005. He was shot in the head with an airgun pellet as he was carried in his brother's arms as a crowd gathered to witness a fire being extinguished.

Mark Bonini, then aged 27, was jailed for life for the boy's murder.

It is now an offence to use, possess, purchase or acquire an air weapon in Scotland without holding an air weapon certificate under the Air Weapon and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.

Police Scotland say around 18,000 air weapons have been surrendered since the summer.