Police have launched a murder investigation following the stabbing of a 16-year-old pupil at an Aberdeen school.
Police were called to a “serious incident” at Cults Academy at 1.30pm and have now confirmed that a male has died as a result of the incident.
Another pupil, believed to be 16-years-old, has been detained by police, who are now treating the case as a murder investigation.
A police officer outside Cults Academy this afternoon
A number of police officers remain on the scene and 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 under way 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.”
We can confirm that the Cults Academy incident is being treated as a Murder Investigation.
