Tributes have poured in for a Scots war hero who was killed while on holiday in Miami.
The 22-year-old was found dead on a street in the city after attending a music festival, it is understood.
He has been named locally as Private Shaun Cole, who recently returned from a tour of Sierra Leone supporting the fight against Ebola.
He had also completed two tours of Afghanistan and was serving with the Royal Scots Borderers (1SCOTS).
It is understood the soldier had been visiting the Ultra dance music festival in Miami, Florida.
It is believed he suffered a blunt force trauma to his head before his body was discovered by a shopper on Sunday morning.
The street was cordoned off while officers investigated, with some reports suggesting he was seen running along the street with blood pouring out of his ear before he collapsed.
The Ministry of Defence only confirmed there had been a fatality of a service personnel and circumstances were being investigated.
His devastated family said they were “not in a position to talk”.
But friends of the soldier have posted moving tributes online.
Jamie Lothian wrote on Facebook: “It’s killing me inside to write this but still can’t get my head round any of it!
“I’ve not only lost one my best friend but a brother and there is not a moment for the rest of my life that i’ll never stop thinking about you bro!
“Thanks everyone for the support coz I canny even explain what we are going they over here!!
“You’ll be the brightest star in the sky tonight bro !! RIP brother until we meet again xxx.”
Tayler Norris wrote on Twitter: “Absolutely devastating news about Shaun Cole. I can’t even imagine what his family and friends must feel, RIP what a tragedy.”
And Becca D’Angelo posted: “Such heartbreaking news this morning cannot believe it. Such an amazing boy. Sleep tight RIP Shaun Cole.”
The Ultra music festival attracts more than 100,000 music fans from across the globe each year.
Some of the biggest names in dance play sets at the three-day event. ENDS