Flowers have been laid outside the school where a 14-year-old boy died this week.
The teenager passed away on Tuesday following an ‘incident’ and St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn.
The tight-knit community has been left reeling from his death, and tributes have been paid to the boy.
Emergency services had raced to the school and rushed the S3 student to hospital but he sadly died shortly after.
Headteacher Andrew Sharkey spoke to reporters and members of the public who had gathered outside the school yesterday.
He said: “Everyone in our school community has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support.
“We have set up ongoing emotional support and signposting for students and staff affected by this tragic news. We would like to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly painful time. We are assisting the relevant authorities with their investigation to establish the facts and we will not be making any further comment at this time.”
Executive councillor for Education, Andrew McGuire said: “Like everyone, I am truly shocked to hear of this heart breaking news. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the young man and to the wider school community at St Kentigern’s Academy. “
leader of West Lothian Council Lawrence Fitzpatrick added: “This is absolutely devastating news and my thoughts and prayers are with the boy’s family and friends. I know the school will do all they can to support the wider school community at this incredibly sad time.”
And local MSP, Fiona Hyslop said:“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 be an incredibly difficult time for everyone - not least the pupils, teachers and staff 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.”
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