Pictured: Boy, 16, killed after being stabbed by another pupil at a secondary school
By Hugo Gye and Stephanie Linning and Anthony Joseph and Isabel Hunter For Mailonline15:44 28 Oct 2015, updated 22:00 28 Oct 2015
- Pupil, 16, died in hospital after incident at Cults Academy in Aberdeen
- Another 16-year-old is being questioned by police as part of murder probe
- The schoolboy was apparently stabbed by another pupil in a corridor
- Tributes flooded in for the victim, named locally as Bailey Gwynne
A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed by another pupil at a school in Aberdeen today.
The pupil, named locally as Bailey Gwynne from Maryculter, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance after police were called to Cults Academy around 1.30pm.
Doctors were unable to save him and he died in hospital later this afternoon.
Police have launched a murder investigation and are now questioning another 16-year-old who was detained over the incident.
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The 16-year-old was injured after being stabbed in a school corridor by another pupil.
Police Scotland said in a statement: 'Police Scotland can confirm that following a serious incident at Cults Academy this afternoon that sadly a 16-year-old boy has died.
'The next of kin of the victim have been informed. An extensive investigation is underway and a 16-year-old male has been detained in relation to the incident and is assisting police with enquiries.'
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Chief Inspector Graeme Mackie added: 'This is a shocking and extraordinary incident for Aberdeen and firstly our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who has sadly lost his life today.
'A full and thorough enquiry is underway has been launched and there will be a police presence in the area for the foreseeable future.
'We are working closely with the education authorities and wider community as I am sure this incident will be felt not only in Aberdeen but much further afield.'
Witness Alexander Lees, 22, a former pupil who now works next door to the school, said: 'The staff car park was locked up, which it never is, and the police weren't answering questions.
'There were about four cars and a van, and after the pupils left 11 or 12 police officers walked out to the police van. Apparently it happened on the elevated walkway where people walk between classes.'
Parents arriving at the school today to find out what was happening were not allowed to enter the site, which was in lockdown.
Around 12 police cars, a dogs van, a riot van and a rapid response ambulance were at the scene in the wake of the incident.
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One woman, who did not want to be named, said everyone was shocked and all the parents were 'panicking'.
Local resident Richard Karasek, who lives opposite the school, spoke of his shock.
He said: 'We've lived opposite the school for 15 years or more and never really had much of a problem with noise or anything here. But this is awful.
'All my three children went to Cults Academy and Cults Primary too. Nothing like this has happened before, I am sure there's been altercations with teenage boys but nothing like this.'
The 62-year-old said he arrived home from work to find the police carrying outside investigations inside the school building.
He said: 'It's very alarming. It is not something you would expect. The biggest question is why would somebody go to school with a knife in the first place.
'It is an isolated incident albeit a very tragic one. Two families lives have been ruined - it's terrible.'
The school will be closed for the rest of the week as police continue their investigation.
Headteacher Anna Muirhead told a press conference at the school this evening: 'Pupils and staff are in a state of total shock. The boy involved was a very gentle, caring pupil, with a lot of friends.
'I think it's fair to say the whole school community is totally devastated.
'At the moment of course our thoughts are all with the boy's close family and his friends and what they must be going through at this tragic time.'
A council spokesman added: 'It is with shock and sadness that we can confirm that a pupil of Cults Academy has died following an incident at the school earlier today.
'Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family. We will be providing support to pupils, teachers, parents and the community in the coming days.
'Police Scotland is on site and they will provide further updates as required.'
Cults Academy, located in an affluent suburb of Aberdeen, is a six-year comprehensive school with about 1,050 pupils.
Former pupils include ex-Scotland rugby union captain Jason White, Sir Alex Ferguson's football manager son Darren, Olympic swimmer Robbie Renwick and Scotland footballer Shaun Maloney.
Locals today spoke of their shock at the reports of violence at the school, which was named Scottish State Secondary of the Year in 2008.
David MacPherson, 50, a minister at the Free Church of Scotland whose three children all studied at the school, said: 'This isn't typical of Cults.
'It's quite a quiet, affluent area. I can't remember anything like this ever happening around here - let alone of this magnitude.'
Ewan McIntosh wrote on Twitter: 'Devastating to hear that a student at Cults Academy in Aberdeen has been stabbed, and died this afternoon. Thoughts with the community.'
Another tweeter added: 'Unreal about a boy dying after being stabbed at Cults Academy today. Who takes a knife to school? Absolutely unbelievable.'
Aberdeen FC midfielder Kenny McLean said: 'Tragic news about the young boy from Cults Academy! Thoughts with his family.'
Paralympic gold medallist Neil Fachie, from the Granite City, posted: 'Really sad news in Aberdeen today. Can't imagine how the family are taking the news.'
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said on Twitter: 'All my thoughts are with the family & friends of the young man who has tragically died at Cults Academy today.'
Holyrood's Education Secretary Angela Constance said: 'I'm deeply saddened by this terrible news and my thoughts are with the pupil's family and friends.
'Aberdeen City Council has arranged for support to be available to the school's pupils and teachers. We remain in close contact with the council and stand ready to provide any help that may be needed.
'As this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further at this stage.'
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: 'It is with shock and sadness that we can confirm that a pupil of Cults Academy has died following an incident at the school earlier today.
'Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family. We will be providing support to pupils, teachers, parents and the community in the coming days.'
Gayle Gorman, Director of Education and Children's Services at Aberdeen City Council, said: 'On behalf of Aberdeen City Council, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of the young man involved.
'In order to support the police investigation, the school will be closed tomorrow and Friday, and we will be offering every support to our pupils, their families and our staff.'
Aberdeen City Council Leader, councillor Jenny Laing, said: 'I am deeply saddened by the news that one of our pupils has died following an incident at Cults Academy today.
'I am sure that I speak for everyone across the city when I say how shocking this is. I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to the boy's family and friends at this most difficult time.'
Cults Parish Church has opened its doors tonight for people in the community to come together and pray following the incident. Youth worker Peter Cross is available to chat to young people.
Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, added: 'It is with a great sense of shock and sadness that I heard the news of the terrible tragedy that took place today at Cults Academy in Aberdeen.
'It is hard to take in that an incident resulting in the death of a teenager could occur during the course of a day in one of Scotland's schools.
'My prayers and the prayers of all of us in the Church of Scotland go out to the family and friends of the 16-year-old victim as well as to the pupils of the school and their families during this time of terrible sadness and grief.'
Deputy council leader Marie Boulton told The Press and Journal: 'You don't expect it to happen on your own doorstep. We're a strong community, it's a good school with a strong pupil ethos, and we will support each other the best we can.
'It can't be put into words how the family are feeling tonight, but as a council we will do everything we can to get the right counselling and people in place to support everyone involved.
'We're just going to have to take it day by day, because at the moment I think everyone is still just reeling from the sheer shock of it.'
Aberdeen City Council Chief Executive Angela Scott said: 'It is hard to find words to describe this tragic event. We are thinking first and foremost of this boy's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
'At this point, it is too early for us to get into any further details, and we would ask that the privacy of the family, friends and staff affected is respected at this time.
'We will, of course, continue to work closely with Police Scotland and assist with their investigation as required. We will also initiate a full internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.'
Aberdeen City Council has set up a dedicated support number for those affected by the incident. The number, which becomes active at 8am tomorrow is 01244 264299.
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