A body has been found in the search for a missing Polish man who was last seen in Aberdeen earlier this week.
26.01.2022 - 15:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A teenage boy has died at Kairmes Special school in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called out to the school for autistic students on Lasswade Road at 11.30am on Tuesday, January 25, following a call from teachers.
Pupils were sent home from the school while mercy crews arrived.
Tragically, a 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 11:30am on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, police responded to a concern for a person call at a school on Lasswade Road, Edinburgh.
“Medical assistance was provided by paramedics to a 17-year-old boy, however, he died at the scene.
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
Staff and pupils affected by the death are being offered support, according to City of Edinburgh Council.
Amanda Hatton, Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services at the council, said:
“I am absolutely saddened to hear this tragic news and my immediate thoughts are with the family.
"My heartfelt sympathies go out to the school community and everyone who has been affected.
"Support is being offered to any pupils or staff who may require it.”
Kaimes School remains closed and is not expected to be reopened until next next week.
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