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Boy killed in stabbing incident at Aberdeen secondary school Boy killed in alleged stabbing incident at Aberdeen secondary school
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A 16-year-old schoolboy has died following an incident believed to be a stabbing at a secondary school in Aberdeen, police say. A 16-year-old boy has died from his injuries following an alleged stabbing at a school in Aberdeen.
Officers were called to Cults Academy in the west of the city at about 1.30pm on Wednesday. Police were called to Cults Academy in the west of the city at 1.30pm on Wednesday, following reports of a serious incident. A male pupil was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he later died from his injuries.
Police Scotland earlier said a male pupil had been taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. One person, described only as a male, had been detained and was said to be helping officers with their inquiries. Another 16-year-old pupil was detained and is currently assisting officers with their inquiries.
Police said their inquiries into the incident were continuing and officers were still at the scene. A Police Scotland statement confirmed that a 16-year-old boy had died, next-of-kin had been informed and that they were treating the incident as a murder investigation.
A spokesman added: “A further male has been detained and is currently assisting officers with their inquiries. Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing and officers will remain at the scene for the time being. Next of kin are aware.” 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.
An Aberdeen city council spokeswoman said: “We are aware of a serious incident at Cults Academy today. Police are on site. Due to the nature of this incident, we will not be issuing further comment.” “A full and thorough inquiry has been launched and there will be a police presence in the area for the foreseeable future. We are working closely with the education authorities and wider community as I am sure this incident will be felt not only in Aberdeen but much further afield.”
The school is described on its website as a six-year comprehensive serving the Lower Deeside area. It has about 1,050 pupils. The school, in an affluent suburb of Aberdeen, was cordoned off following the incident and a number of police officers remain on site. According to local journalists, a number of parents arrived at the school but were not allowed to enter the building.
Cults Academy is the largest state school in the city, and also one of the best performing, consistently winning awards for its exam results.