FORMER loyalist leader Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair has said he has had overwhelming support following the death of his son, Jonathan.

Jonathan Adair, 32, was found dead at a property in Templehill, Troon on Saturday, September 10, after being released from prison for motoring offences.

The death was initially treated as unexplained by police.
But unconfirmed reports suggest that cheap ‘fake’ drugs may have been involved. 

These involve blue tablets, which are feared to be circulating in this area, reported to be a cheap version of valium.

There are unofficial reports that the substances may be linked to the death of a young woman on September, 14 at the Barassie Street homeless unit, also in Troon. 

The woman is believed to have been the one who found Jonathan Adair’s body.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A post-mortem will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death.”

The same spokesman said the death of the young woman - who has not yet been identified despite reports - was not being treated as suspicious and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Jonathan Adair’s funeral was held on Friday at a crematorium near Troon. 
A number of “Mad Dog” Adair’s associates and supporters from Belfast were expected to travel to the seaside town for the funeral, despite “warnings” from loyalist paramilitaries to stay away.

Mr Adair senior told another newspaper: “The support I have had from back home has been overwhelming.

“If a few individuals are trying to stop people attending (the funeral) it’s because they are afraid of me. They are afraid of me regrouping and coming after them.”

Johnny Adair was a leading figure in the paramilitary Ulster Defence Association during the Troubles in Northern Ireland but his reign ended in a feud. He moved to Scotland with his family after being released from prison as part of the Good Friday Agreement.