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Jon Brady

Boy dies suddenly after incident at West Lothian school

A boy has died following an "isolated incident" at a high school in West Lothian. Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy on West Main Street in Blackburn at 1.20pm on June 6 following reports of "concern" for the youngster.

He was rushed to hospital for treatment but died a short time later. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Pupils are being offered "emotional support", according to a statement published on the school's website on Tuesday afternoon. The headteacher at St Kentigern's, which has Lewis Capaldi among its alumni, said the school community's "thoughts and prayers" were with the youngster's family.

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