Boy, 14, dies after ‘playground incident’ at college in West Lothian

A 14-year-old boy has died following a playground incident between two pupils at a faculty in West Lothian, Sky News understands.

Emergency providers have been known as to Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday afternoon.

The teenager, who has not but been recognized, was taken by ambulance to hospital for therapy however died a short time later.

Detectives met schooling authorities on Wednesday morning to debate the pupil’s demise, as different college students proceed to obtain emotional help.

Police sources have stated the incident was not a part of an “online challenge” amid social media hypothesis throughout the neighborhood that it was a so-called “tap out” sport.

Sky News understands there may be “no criminality” concerned, nevertheless Police Scotland has refused to remark as investigations proceed.

A drive spokesperson stated: “Around 1.20pm on Tuesday 6 June 2023, officers were called to a report of concern for a 14-year-old boy at a school in the Bathgate area.

“He was taken by ambulance to hospital for therapy, however died a short while later.

“His family have been informed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the death.”

The faculty, the place singer Lewis Capaldi was as soon as a pupil, beforehand stated there was an “isolated incident” throughout the grounds.

Headteacher Andrew Sharkey stated: “We have arrange ongoing emotional help and signposting for college kids and workers affected by this tragic news.

“We would like to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly painful time.”

Mr Sharkey confirmed that the varsity was helping the related authorities and wouldn’t be making any additional remark presently.

Local MSP Fiona Hyslop stated: “My deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the pupil who has died. I hope those closest to him are given the privacy they deserve at this tragic time.

“This will likely be an extremely troublesome time for everybody – not least the pupils, lecturers and workers at St Kentigern’s Academy.

“The support being offered at the school will be crucially important right now – and, in my capacity as their MSP, I will do everything I can to help the community through this awful situation.”

West Lothian councillors Jim Dickson and Mary Dickson stated they have been “devastated” together with the neighborhood over the schoolboy’s demise.

They added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.”