A YOUNG man has died after falling ill and collapsing a short time after completing a half marathon in Glasgow over the weekend.
Aaron Jordan Johnston, 24, reportedly collapsed on Glasgow Green at around 11:15am on Sunday morning after he completed the run.
Aaron Jordan, who was from Enniskillen in Co Fermanagh, was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after collapsing but died a short time later.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said they received the emergency call at 11:05am on Sunday and an ambulance, a critical care paramedic and a rapid response unit were all sent to the scene.
And Police Scotland confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended following a report of a 24-year-old man having taken unwell at Glasgow Green around 11.15am on Sunday, 2 February, 2025.
“The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later.
“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Aaron Jordan has been remembered as the beloved son of Niall and Joy, beloved brother of Hayley, Adam and Jessica and devoted grandson of Charlie and Louise Patterson and Shirley.”
A notice said: “Aaron will be lovingly remembered by his family and all the family circle.”
The family has asked that the home remains strictly private and confirmed that funeral arrangements will follow at a later date.
Tributes have poured in for the tragic young Fermanagh man since his death over the weekend, with pals describing him as a “lovely” young man.
The family business, Ashwood Garden Centre, simply told how they are “heartbroken” following the sad loss.
A post on social media said: “We are completely heartbroken that our precious Aaron Johnston, son of Niall and Joy and brother to Hayley, Adam and Jessica died suddenly.
“Words cannot describe what we are going through now.
“The Garden Centre and Coffee shop will be closed until further notice.”
‘LOVELY YOUNG LAD’
Another mourner said: “I am so sorry to hear about Aaron.
“He was a lovely cub and when he was in the garden centre we always had a chat. Accept my sincere heartfelt condolences.”
Another added: “So sad to hear this. Aaron was such a character in school. Thinking of the family circle at this difficult time.”
A third said: “Devastating news for his family a long tough road ahead, god bless you all.
“So very sad, lovely young lad.”
The Glasgow Half Marathon event, called the Winter Warmer, is run by Fix Events and includes 5k, 10k and a half marathon competition.
