Tributes have been paid to a popular schoolboy who died in a hit and run in Wishaw .
Steven Mcilquham, 15, was crossing Alexander Street, at its junction with Marshall Street on New Year's Day when he was struck by a grey Volkswagen car at 9.30pm.
Emergency services raced to the area but he died at the scene.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences and released pending further investigation.
The road, which is near Wishaw Sports Centre, remains closed this afternoon as police officers scour the area.
Heartbroken friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the popular young boxer.
Rhys Corrigan said: "Canny believe av just read this. Too many memories mate rip bro, gbnf, till we meet again."
Dylan Macauley: "Rip bro you will be missed ma man."
Chelsea Pollock added: "Only the 2nd of January and we’ve already been hit with devastating news.
"Can not believe am actually writing this but rest easy Stevo. You were one in a million and you'll be missed so much by everyone. Have a ball up there love you bro."
Police are appealing for witnesses into the crash as Inspector Scott Sutherland, of Motherwell's Road Policing Unit , said: "Our thoughts are with Steven's family and friends at this very sad time.
"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash. I would ask that anyone who witnessed the crash or may have any relevant dash-cam footage to contact the police as soon as possible."
Those with information should contact Road Policing Officers in Motherwell through 101, quoting reference number 4880 of 1 January, 2020.
