Girl, 9, killed after being knocked off bike by tractor

Naomi Ferrans was riding her bike in her home town

A nine-year-old girl has died after being knocked down while riding her bike in an East Ayrshire town.

Naomi Ferrans, from New Cumnock, was struck by a tractor that was towing a trailer in the Castle Place area of the town at about 12:35 on Monday.

She was pronounced dead at the scene. The A76, which passes through New Cumnock, was closed for several hours for investigation work.

Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Insp Craig Beaver of Ayrshire's Road Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Naomi at this difficult time and we ask that their privacy is respected.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch.

"I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us."

Floral tributes to Naomi were left near the scene of the collision

Tributes have been paid to the young girl online.

Linda McAulay Griffiths, chief education officer at East Ayrshire Council said: "Our thoughts are with all involved at this very sad time.

"We will be working closely with the school and together we will do all we can to help and support those affected in the coming days."

Cumnock Juniors Girls Football Club wrote: "The players, parents and coaches of Cumnock Juniors 2016s send our deepest condolences, to our friends at the Cumnock Juniors Girls team, following the devastating news of the tragic and sudden death of one of their U10 players. Thoughts and prayers".