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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Avril Campbell

Boy, 17, dies in hospital after police called to top Scottish private school

A TEENAGE boy died in hospital after police were called to Loretto School, outside Edinburgh.

Police have confirmed the incident, which took place at the Musselburgh school last week.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.50pm on Tuesday, May 2, police were called to a school in the Linkfield Road area of Musselburgh following concern for a 17-year-old male.

"He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died a short time later.

"At this time, there would appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

Loretto School has been contacted for comment.

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