March in memory of murdered school boy Jon Wilson

A march is due to take take place in Kilmarnock later in memory of a 13-year-old boy who was murdered in the town last month.

Jon Wilson, from Gateside Place, was found seriously injured following an incident in Queen's Drive in the early hours of 4 September.

He died in hospital the following day.

The march has been organised by his family and friends and will begin outside his home with a speech from his headmaster.

The 13-year-old was a second year pupil at Kilmarnock Academy and his death shocked the local community.

Hundreds are expected to take part in the memorial march including many of his class mate and fellow pupils from the secondary school.

There will be a speech by his brother at the place in Queens Drive where Jon was found injured and balloons will also be released there in his memory.

Two people have appeared in court following the school boy's murder.

Jordan McCreadie, 16, from Irvine and Mark Hamilton, from Kilmarnock, are both charged with robbery and with assault to injury with intent to rob.

Mr McCreadie is also accused of the murder of Jon Wilson and of breaching bail conditions.