Tributes have been paid to a Glasgow University student who died after falling from a bridge. Thomas Reynolds is believed to have dropped his phone and lost his footing while attempting to retrieve it.
The 21-year-old’s family said he had been missing on Tuesday, 26 May, before police discovered his body the following morning. His sister Ellen paid tribute to the popular business student on Facebook.
She wrote: “I’m devastated to share that my brother Thomas Reynolds was found dead in Glasgow early this morning.
“He was missing all day yesterday and the police believe that he dropped his phone and tried to retrieve it but fell from the bridge and it was instant.”
“Obviously my family and I are heartbroken but I know he was always very popular and many people will share our sadness and deserve to know.”
Thomas played for Hutchison Vale Community Football Club as a boy and the club paid tribute to the ‘caring lad’ following the news of his death, reports the Daily Record.
View 2 ImagesThomas Reynolds has been remembered as ‘a lovely, caring, popular lad’
They said: “A lovely, caring, popular lad, Tommy is a prime example to any youngster looking to work hard to develop their game. His journey is all the more incredible given he was a December birthday.
“All at Hutchison Vale FC send heartfelt condolences to his Mum Sandra, Dad Tony, sister Ellen and all of his family and friends.
“Rest easy Tommy, you you were an absolute star and will be sorely missed by all the Hutchie family.”
Glasgow University’s football club, where Tommy played as a right back, paid tribute to a “kind soul and true friend”.
A spokesperson said: “We are devastated to share the news that our right back Tommy Reynolds has passed away. Aged only 21, Tommy was studying Business at the Uni, and was a valued member of the First Team squad.
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“Everyone that knew him realised he was a kind soul, a true friend and great teammate.”
Police Scotland has been contacted for a response.