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Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh killed in Edinburgh shooting

Tributes are pouring in after Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh was killed in a shooting.

The actor, who also appeared in an episode of Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men, was reportedly killed in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Bradley, 43, appeared as Doyle in the recent sequel to the film of Irvine Welsh's bestselling Trainspotting.

Welsh also ran charity projects in the city to help young people stay fit and out of trouble through his Holyrood Boxing Gym, making the most of his skill as a past British ABA Lightweight boxing champion.

He was also involved with Edinburgh charity Helping Hands, which fights inequality. In 2009, he appeared on Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men TV show.

Welsh has paid tribute, after Irvine had helped him raise more than £44,000 at his Pads for Charity boxing event in 2014.

The author Tweeted: "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."

Police Scotland said: "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.

"Anyone who believes they have any relevant information should contact police immediately."

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