‘A pointless fight, which got out of hand’ – that’s how one of Bailey Gwynne’s friends has described the incident which lead to his death at Cults Academy yesterday afternoon.
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Bailey Gwynne after he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach with a pen-knife during lunchtime at Cults Academy.
His friend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, described the incident alongside a post on Instagram where he paid tribute to Bailey.
He said: “Rest in peace Bailey, you wouldn’t of known how much everyone cared about you.
“It should never of happened and it was a pointless fight which got out of hand.
“Thoughts go out to you and your family man.”
Hundreds of people have taken to social media since his death was announced to talk of their sadness at the death of the youngster.
Tributes from friends, classmates, former pupils and members of the wider community were also pinned to the gates of the school, with tearful groups lingering to comfort each other.
Fifth year pupils Andrew Wyness, Elliot Wallace, Ross Matheson and Thomas Barclay were among those who gathered to pay tribute to the 16-year-old.
Andrew said: “He kept himself to himself and was really nice. It could have happened to any of us. All of us were just beside ourselves with worry.”
Ross added Bailey was a well-known fitness fan, adding: “He was a big guy that just loved going to the gym and kept to himself.”
Elliot echoed his friend, and admitted he was shocked to hear it was Bailey who had been involved.
He added: “When I came back into school at lunchtime I saw a trail of blood in the corridor. It was just a shock when we heard it was him. He was just so quiet. We were as shocked as everyone else.”
Rachael Summers, 18, was in Bailey’s business management class last year.
She said: “I spoke to him a few times during class projects. I thought he was quite a shy guy. He hung about by himself a little bit, and when you hear the news you think why would this happen to such an innocent guy?”
Others who gathered at the gates spoke of their disbelief that anyone attending the well-thought of school would be the victim of such an incident.
Roni Stewart, 23, of Culter, said: “I just felt pure shock when I found out. You wouldn’t expect that at Cults, I know it sounds stereotypical, but people think of Cults as one of the best don’t they?
“I used to go and I can’t believe it happened at my former school. I was just in complete shock and horror that this would happen where kids should be safe.”
College student Nicole Robertson, 17, added: “I never thought for a second that a school like Cults Academy could be involved in such a serious incident, having been a former pupil for six years.”