Teenager charged after pupil allegedly assaulted at north-east school

A teenager has been charged following an alleged assault at Ellon Academy this morning.

Police were called to the Aberdeenshire school at around 8.20am.

The younger male victim was treated by ambulance crews at the scene for a head injury but did not require hospital treatment.

A force spokeswoman said the teenager will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Unit.

Sergeant Craig Johnstone said: “This was a contained incident between pupils at the school, which officers quickly attended.  A boy has been charged and will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Unit.”