Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh shot dead on Edinburgh Street

Trainspotting 2 star Bradley Welsh has been shot dead in Scotland, according to reports.
By Dan Windham
Published 18th Apr 2019, 07:25 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2019, 07:34 BST
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Bradley Welsh

The actor, who also appeared on an episode of Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men, was reportedly killed in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Police said they were called to Chester Street in the West End of the city at around 8pm and found a man with serious injuries.

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Bradley Welsh

He died at the scene, a statement added.

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Police Scotland said: "His death is being treated as suspicious and inquiries are continuing. Officers will continue to provide a high-visibility presence in the area to engage with the public, offer reassurance and gather information that can assist with this investigation.

"Anyone who believes they have any relevant information should contact police immediately."

Welsh, 42, starred alongside Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle in T2 Trainspotting, playing gangland figure Mr Doyle.

Officers in attendance on Chester Street in the West End following a suspected shooting. Picture: Alasdair MortonOfficers in attendance on Chester Street in the West End following a suspected shooting. Picture: Alasdair Morton
Officers in attendance on Chester Street in the West End following a suspected shooting. Picture: Alasdair Morton

He is said to have been friends with author Irvine Welsh.

He appeared on Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men in 2008, where he described himself as a "born leader" on the episode.

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Welsh later became involved in charity projects in Edinburgh, including helping young people stay away from a life of crime through his Holyrood Boxing Gym.

Welsh was reportedly a former British ABA Lightweight boxing champion.

Bradley Welsh pictured here in a promotional shoot for the Trainspotting T2 movie. Picture: Greg MacveanBradley Welsh pictured here in a promotional shoot for the Trainspotting T2 movie. Picture: Greg Macvean
Bradley Welsh pictured here in a promotional shoot for the Trainspotting T2 movie. Picture: Greg Macvean

Tributes were paid on social media, with one woman posting a picture of her and friends alongside Welsh in a boxing ring.

She said: "You to me are treasure, you to me are dear. Our coach, our motivator but most importantly our friend, Brad Welsh."

One man described Welsh as a "huge character" in Edinburgh.

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He said: "Devastating news about Brad Welsh tonight, a huge character in Scottish amateur boxing and the Hibernian support and someone who contributed a great deal to society through his charitable work and boxing gym. RIP."

Writing on social media, local resident Alasdair Morton said armed police were "all over" the area.

He tweeted: "Armed police all over Chester street. Road closed off. We have been told to go inside. Before doing so we heard the police say to the National incident response unit - gunshot would (sic) to the head."