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Bailey Gwynne’s family say tributes to son would have “meant a lot to” him

Bailey Gwynne
Bailey Gwynne

The family of Bailey Gwynne today said thank you for all the kind words and support they have received following his death.

Their statement comes after they made a private visit to Cults Academy over the weekend to look at the floral tributes laid for Bailey.

In a statement today, the family said: “Thank you for all your help. Your kinds words and the lovely things you have left for Bailey.

“It means a lot and it would have meant a lot to Bailey.

“For all of you that were part of his life, however big or small, thank you for being there.”

Today, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is in the city for a private meeting with the police officer who is leading the investigation into Bailey Gwynne’s death, as well as council leaders.

Fifth-year pupil Bailey died on Wednesday after an incident at Cults Academy.

This morning, the comprehensive school opened for the first time since his death, with more than 1,000 pupils going back to classes.

Ms Sturgeon said: “My thoughts remain with Bailey’s loved ones and, indeed, all of those who knew him following this heartbreaking incident.”

Tributes in memory of Bailey Gwynne are seen outside the gates to Cults Academy near Aberdeen, Scotland on October 29 2015. The 16-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed yesterday afternoon at the school on the outskirts of Aberdeen. Another 16-year-old boy has been arrested by Police Scotland. The school is due to remain closed for the remainder of the week whilst Police investigations take place. Police Scotland have said that they are treating the teenager's death as murder.
Tributes in memory of Bailey Gwynne are seen outside the gates to Cults Academy