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One pupil dies after Cults Academy stabbing Pupil dies after school stabbing at Cults Academy
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A 16-year-old male pupil has died after being stabbed at an Aberdeen school.A 16-year-old male pupil has died after being stabbed at an Aberdeen school.
Police are treating the incident at Cults Academy as a murder inquiry.Police are treating the incident at Cults Academy as a murder inquiry.
Officers said another 16-year-old boy had been detained after the emergency services were called to the school at about 13:30.Officers said another 16-year-old boy had been detained after the emergency services were called to the school at about 13:30.
Ch Insp Graeme Mackie said: "This is a shocking and extraordinary incident for Aberdeen and firstly our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who has sadly lost his life today."Ch Insp Graeme Mackie said: "This is a shocking and extraordinary incident for Aberdeen and firstly our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who has sadly lost his life today."
He added: "A full and thorough inquiry is under way."He added: "A full and thorough inquiry is under way."
Aberdeen City Council earlier said it was aware of what it described as a serious incident First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Twitter: "All my thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man who has tragically died at Cults Academy".
A spokesman added: "Due to the nature of this incident we will not be issuing further comment." 'Heartfelt sympathies'
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: "It is with shock and sadness that we can confirm that a pupil of Cults Academy has died following an incident at the school earlier today.
"Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family.
"We will be providing support to pupils, teachers, parents and the community in the coming days.
"Police Scotland is on site and they will provide further updates as required."
The school will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
Cults is regarded as one of Aberdeen's more affluent suburbs.Cults is regarded as one of Aberdeen's more affluent suburbs.
The school is described on its website as a six-year comprehensive serving the Lower Deeside area. It has about 1,050 pupils. It has 1,050 pupils and is one of Scotland's best-performing secondary schools, serving pupils from age 11 to 18.