16-Year-Old Schoolboy Dies After Incident At Cults Academy
A Cults Academy schoolboy has died after an incident at Cults Academy this afternoon.
A Cults Academy schoolboy has died after an incident at the School this afternoon. He was 16 years old.
There are unconfirmed reports that the boy had been stabbed.
Another 16-year-old boy has been detained by police following the lunchtime attack at Cults Academy in Aberdeen.
The incident took place within the school building and the injured boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Police say an extensive investigation is underway and the detained pupil is assisting police with enquiries.
Chief Inspector 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. "A full and thorough enquiry is underway 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."