A young law student has been found dead in her halls of residence in Aberdeen.
Emergency services were called to Hillhead accommodation on Don Street early yesterday morning, but the girl – named locally as Emily Drouet – could not be saved.
Police last night said there were no suspicious circumstances into the first year’s death.
Students at Aberdeen University’s law school were yesterday told about the tragedy in an e-mail from head of faculty Anne-Michelle Slater.
It read: “It is with deep sadness that I have learned this morning of the death of Emily Drouet, who was in her first year [at law school].
“Our sincere condolences go to Emily’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.”
The university’s chaplaincy was opened yesterday for any of Emily’s friends, and will be available again on Monday. Support will also be on offer at the Hub and halls of residences.
The statement added: “I know that this sad news will be very upsetting for Emily’s friends at the school.
“I have alerted my colleagues here, so that we can offer support through personal tutors and teaching teams, in addition to that available from student support services in the hub, halls of residence and university chaplaincies.”
Anyone contemplating suicide or self-harm can contact the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 or Breathing Space on 0800 838587.