Thousands paid their last respects to a legendary Coatbridge boxer today through a live stream of his funeral.
The funeral mass for Rab Bannan took place St Bartholomew's Church this morning before he was taken to his final resting place at Old Monkland Cemetery at noon.
However, despite instructions to avoid a mass gathering at the funeral in line with Covid regulations cars lined the streets surrounding the Old Monkland Cemetery, Coatbridge.
It is understood police needed to step in to direct traffic on the usually quiet streets.
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Rab set three-time world champion Ricky Burns on the road to stardom and was recognised for his tireless work at the boxing club with the BBC Sport Unsung Hero award in 2015.
He helped teach kids discipline at The Barn boxing club.
More than 7000 people viewed the live stream of the funeral mass, paying tribute to the "legend".
One person wrote: "R.I.P amigo, absolute legend of a man. What he did for the community was outstanding.
"Coatbridge has a huge hole left in it now that he's gone.
"Thinking of all the family and his extended family at the Barn. Rest easy champ you deserve it,"
One house opposite the cemetery erected a large sign in his honour.
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