KIND-HEARTED pupils have raised £1,000 for a vulnerable pensioner who was tricked by bogus callers.

The Govan High pupils presented James McDade with a cheque for £1,000, a bottle of whisky and a card after fundraising to replace what was stolen from his home.

The Evening Times previously revealed that the 94-year-old, who uses a zimmer frame, opened his door to the three bogus callers who advised that they were working on water works nearby for the council and needed access to his taps.

The three men, who cops are still hunting, entered the house in the Drumoyne area of Govan and while one asked Mr McDade to turn his water taps on and off, the other two found the money in an envelope under the bed.

Mr McDade had saved the money through the years working as a butcher and as a cleaner for Glasgow Subway until he retired in his 70s.

He was left unharmed following the raid which happened after noon on Hallowe’en – but the cruel conmen made off with £1,000.

His granddaughter Jennifer McGeoch, 31, revealed his story to the Evening Times after the Govan High pupils expressed their wishes to fundraise for him.

The sixth year class, including Olivia Cochrane and Liam Donnelly, held a fundraising tea with a tombola on November 17.

On the same day, pupils from the school’s charity group travelled to Asda in Govan to raise more funds by packing bags for customers.

Sonja Kerr, Deputy Headteacher at Govan High, said: “There wasn't a dry eye in the living room. Mr McDade and his granddaughter, Jennifer, were extremely grateful for the pupils' generosity.

“I am bursting with pride at the fundraising efforts of our charity group and moreover their heartfelt display of our school values - integrity, responsibility and caring.”

Police Scotland confirmed that they are still investigating the robbery.

A spokeswoman said that “enquiries were ongoing”.

Anyone with suspicions over the intentions of any cold caller should notify police immediately, by contacting Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.