The father of a youngster who tragically died on holiday has paid tribute to the "sweetest boy in the world".

The four-year-old reportedly drowned late last month while on a family holiday in Mauritius.

His funeral was held at Glasgow Central Mosque last Friday, before the burial at Cumbernauld cemetery.

The Glasgow Times understands he was from Cumbernauld.

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The boy's father, in an emotional social media post, said: "He was the sweetest, sweetest boy in the world, with the right dose of cheekiness and love.

"He would instantly light up a room and drew everyone towards him with his loving personality.

"In his short four and a half years, he has given us so many memories which we will cherish every day and I will take the sorrow of his departure to my grave.

"Your baba, mama and Aydin will always love and remember you. Until we meet again, my little one. Your baba waits for the day we are reunited."

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British child who died in Mauritius.

“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”