Irvine Welsh has paid tribute to a Trainspotting actor who died after being shot in the streets of Edinburgh last night.
Bradley Welsh, 42, passed away shorty at 11pm after he was gunned down on Chester Street in the capital at around 8.30pm.
The writer has taken to Twitter where he described Bradley, who played gangland kingpin Doyle in T2, as an "amazing and beautiful friend".
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A large area of the west end was placed on lockdown yesterday as cops advised people to stay indoors.
In a tweet, Welsh wrote: "Bradley John Welsh, my heart is broken.
"Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend.
"Thanks for making me a better person and helping me to see the world in a kinder and wiser way."
A Police Scotland statement said: "Police in Edinburgh received a report of a disturbance in Chester Street at around 8pm on Wednesday 17th April.
"On arrival of emergency services a man was found seriously injured and sadly passed away at the scene.
"His death is being treated as suspicious and inquiries are continuing.
"Officers will continue to provide a high-visibility presence in the area to engage with the public, offer reassurance and gather information that can assist with this investigation.
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"Anyone who believes they have any relevant information should contact police immediately."
Welsh is a past British ABA Lightweight boxing champion and has run charity projects in the city to help young people stay fit and out of trouble through his Holyrood Boxing Gym.
He’s also involved with Edinburgh charity Helping Hands which fights inequality in the city.
In 2009 he appeared on Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men TV show.
