BREAKING: Sudden death of teenager in north-east village

A 15-year-old boy has died suddenly after taking unwell in an Aberdeenshire village in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were called to a house in Fordoun and the boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he sadly later died.

Detective Inspector Stewart Drummond said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy at this sad time.

“This is a tragic incident and we are supporting the family as our inquiries progress.

“The death is being treated as unexplained but there is not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.”