Scots teen dies in Lanzarote holiday tragedy as tributes paid to "kindest young man”

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Tributes have been paid to a Scots teenager - described as “the kindest young man” – after he died in a tragic holiday accident.David Alexander, 18, passed away after being rushed to hospital following an incident in Lanzarote last week.Media reports from the holiday resort say the teen fell from a hotel balcony.

Local police are investigating.David was said to be on holiday with his family when the tragedy unfolded.The teenager was an award-winning pupil at the Vale of Leven Academy in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, and had recently started a games development course at the City of Glasgow College after finishing school earlier this year.Headteacher at Vale of Leven Academy, where David attended the Communication Base, Matthew Boyle said: “We are all very shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic and untimely death of our former student.“David was a much-loved and respected School Base Champion Award 2021 winner, who was popular with his peers and all of our teachers and support staff.“David’s family and friends are very much in our thoughts at this very difficult time.”A spokesperson for the college said yesterday they were “profoundly saddened” by the “awful news”.Heartfelt tributes have poured in for the much-loved teenager, who has been described as “a beautiful boy”, and “one in a million” with friends speaking of their shock and sending condolences to David’s family.He was well known across the area as a popular member of social club Golden Friendships and a volunteer at West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare (WDCF).A fundraising raffle has been launched by the Clydebank-based group to support his family.Founder Jim McLaren posted on social media: “Sadly David lost his life in a tragic accident in Lanzarote.“D