A FUNDRAISING page has been set up in memory of tragic Bishopbriggs teenager Michael McDowall.

Laura Crawford, a family friend, has set up the Facebook fundraiser in a bid to help cover the costs of the 16-year-old's funeral.

As previously reported, Michael was found in a stream in Kirkintilloch on Saturday.

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He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but died shortly after.

Laura wrote: "Sadly on March 2, 2019, Michael passed away due to tragic circumstances.

"I want to help the family in anyway I can at this sad time, any help would be grateful and will go towards funeral costs and many other things to get them through this.

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"Michael was the loveliest 16-year-old boy you could ever meet, he’ll be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

"Fly high wee guy, you’ll never be forgotten."

The page has already smashed its £500 target with £1,370 raised in just 48 hours.

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