A Still Game star has lent his hand in helping raise awareness for suicide prevention at a football tournament in Motherwell.
Scott Reid, who portrayed Methadone Mick in the hit comedy, joined over 300 players from across Lanarkshire last week as part of a prevention drive.
The seven-a-side competition was keenly contested by teams from local businesses, voluntary organisations, charities and groups of friends who have thrown their backing to North and South Lanarkshire Councils' efforts to prevent suicides.
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Airdrieonians FC manager Ian Murray and Rangers FC starlets Matthew Shiels and Kieran McKechnie joined senior officers from Police Scotland and council leaders at the event at Ravenscraig.
Suicide was the cause of 784 deaths last year alone across Scotland, and in particular, affects young men in the 30-54-year-old age group.
Speaking on behalf of Suicide Prevention NL, Councillor Paul Kelly said: "Suicide devastates communities and lives across the country every day of every week. It is vital that if people are feeling suicidal or down that they know help is available.
"Raising awareness and starting the conversation with those worried, concerned or contemplating suicide is key to preventing these tragedies before family and loved ones are left heartbroken at the loss of someone they care about.
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"Sport and particularly football provides a platform to reach out to people to reduce suicide and by working together we can have a greater impact in preventing suicide. Every life mattes and hopefully all the players and participants who took part in this 7s tournament will help share the message about suicide prevention and awareness amongst their families, colleagues and friends."
If you are worried about suicide or someone who may be at risk, call the Samaritans on 116123 or Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.
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