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Tributes are paid to tragic Airdrie schoolgirl Alesha

Emotional Advertiser readers have inundated our Facebook page to pay tribute to tragic Airdrie schoolgirl Alesha MacPhail.

The six-year-old Chapelside Primary youngster was found dead in a woodland area near her grandmother’s house in Rothesay earlier this month, with a 16-year-old male later charged with her murder.

Gayle Burns Fleming spoke for many when she said:“Gone way to soon; hope she is flying high in the clouds with the angels who called her home, too precious for this world.

“Condolences to the family and friends of this beautiful girl.”

Debbie Lang commented:“My thoughts are with all of the family and friends at what must be such a heartbreaking time. “Fly high beautiful girl.” Catherine McHutchieson posted: “Thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP little angel.”

Avril Codona attended the poignant vigil held in Alesha’s memory at Chapelside Primary School and added: “The first primary school I went to; lots of happy memories there.

“It was very sad to see this happening, though. It’s tragic a wee girl was taken so young.”

Margaret Shiell also took a moment to think of Alesha’s friends at the Airdrie school: “Heartfelt thoughts for the families related to this wee girl who was taken so tragically; and not forgetting her school friends and staff of Chapelside Primary who will have to come to terms with this awful incident.”

Ann McGuinness added:“Such a shame. I can’t imagine what her family are going through... heartbroken.”

Irene Farooqui got in touch to say: “So, so sad. My thoughts and best wishes are with the family over the awful loss of their little princess.”

Xkelly Breenx paid her tribute:“So sad; poor wee girl took too soon.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family, RIP little angel.”

Pamela Donald said:“Thinking of Alesha’s mum and family at this sad, sad time.”

Fiona McKinnon asked:“What is the world coming to? Heartbreaking.”

Claire Hutchison posted:“Poor little girl; thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”

Brian Cairney opined:“Worst nightmare for any parent. RIP little one.”

Liz Gibson had the pleasure of young Alesha’s company:“Heart breaking, she was always smiling.”