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| Boy who died in school incident named as Hamdan Aslam | Boy who died in school incident named as Hamdan Aslam |
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| Police Scotland said they were trying to establish the full circumstances of the death at St Kentigern's Academy | Police Scotland said they were trying to establish the full circumstances of the death at St Kentigern's Academy |
| A 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at a school in West Lothian has been named locally as Hamdan Aslam. | A 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at a school in West Lothian has been named locally as Hamdan Aslam. |
| Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn on Tuesday afternoon. | Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn on Tuesday afternoon. |
| The teenager was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards. | The teenager was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards. |
| It is understood another 14-year-old boy was involved in the incident which the school has described as isolated. Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing. | It is understood another 14-year-old boy was involved in the incident which the school has described as isolated. Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing. |
| There has been widespread rumour and speculation about the cause of Hamdan's death online and in the media, but police have said they will not comment until after a post-mortem is carried out on Thursday. | There has been widespread rumour and speculation about the cause of Hamdan's death online and in the media, but police have said they will not comment until after a post-mortem is carried out on Thursday. |
| West Lothian Council said further information would be shared in due course. | West Lothian Council said further information would be shared in due course. |
| School devastated after death of boy in incident | School devastated after death of boy in incident |
| Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said the school was "devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils". | Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said the school was "devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils". |
| He added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support." | He added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support." |
| Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said "thoughts and prayers" are with the pupil's family and friends | Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said "thoughts and prayers" are with the pupil's family and friends |
| Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said "thoughts and prayers" are with the pupil's family and friends | Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said "thoughts and prayers" are with the pupil's family and friends |
| The school - where singers Lewis Capaldi and Susan Boyle are former pupils - remains open and pupils were being supported. | The school - where singers Lewis Capaldi and Susan Boyle are former pupils - remains open and pupils were being supported. |
| First Minister Humza Yousaf responded to a question about the tragedy during First Minister's Questions at Holyrood on Thursday, calling for an end to rumour and speculation around the incident. | |
| He said: "This is the worst tragedy. Anybody who is a parent will know there cannot be a worse fear or nightmare that a parent has than losing a child. | |
| "I cannot think what the family are going through and I know the whole community including the school community has been deeply affected." | |
| He said an appropriate investigation would take place and if appropriate, lessons should be learned by educational institutions and government. | |
| 'Community devastated' | 'Community devastated' |
| Bathgate Mosque paid tribute to the dead schoolboy in a statement, which said: "The recent passing of Hamdan of Greenrigg/Harthill, son of Aslam and Robiena, has left the community devastated, especially with the loss of a young life. | Bathgate Mosque paid tribute to the dead schoolboy in a statement, which said: "The recent passing of Hamdan of Greenrigg/Harthill, son of Aslam and Robiena, has left the community devastated, especially with the loss of a young life. |
| "During these difficult moments, the family needs our support and prayers." | "During these difficult moments, the family needs our support and prayers." |
| It went on to say: "It is crucial that we refrain from making assumptions and speculations regarding this tragedy. | It went on to say: "It is crucial that we refrain from making assumptions and speculations regarding this tragedy. |
| "We will notify the community once the Janaza has been confirmed, and we request everyone to show respect and compassion towards the family in this challenging time." | "We will notify the community once the Janaza has been confirmed, and we request everyone to show respect and compassion towards the family in this challenging time." |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Blackburn | Blackburn |