Individual “acts of heroism” at the school where a 16-year-old pupil was stabbed to death have been praised.
Bailey Gwynne, described as a “gentle and caring” boy, suffered serious injuries in the attack at Cults Academy, in west Aberdeen, at around 1.30pm on Wednesday.
He died a short time later at the city’s Royal Infirmary, sparking a murder investigation by police.
A teenage boy, also 16, was detained following the incident and is being questioned by officers.
Teachers reportedly fought to try to save the life of the injured boy, who was said to have been stabbed in the stomach.
Writing on her public blog to staff, Aberdeen City Council chief executive Angela Scott said: “I know that there were individual acts of heroism at the school yesterday and I fully appreciate that there were sights and experiences for many that you simply do not expect to have to face.”
She paid tribute to head teacher Anna Muirhead and her team at the school, saying they are putting measures in place to make sure pupils, parents and staff are given the support they need following the “heart-breaking” incident.
She also wrote: “The anguish being suffered by parents, family and friends is unimaginable and I am certain I speak for us all in expressing the deepest sympathy to them.”