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A boy has died following a "medical emergency" at a school in Essex.
The death of the Year 7 pupil at Shoeburyness High School in Caulfield Road is being treated as unexplained, Essex Police said.
The force said it was called by the ambulance service just before 1.20pm on Monday following concerns for the welfare of a young person at the school.
"Officers attended Shoeburyness High School, Caulfield Road, and met with paramedics who were dealing with a medical emergency," a police spokesman said on Monday.
"Despite their best efforts, and those of the school staff, we are able to confirm a Year 7 boy, sadly, has now died.
"We are treating his death as unexplained and a report will be prepared for the coroner."
District Commander Ian Hughes said: "I would like to offer my condolences to the boy's family and we are doing everything we can to support them through this tragic and difficult time.
"Our officers remain at the school at this time to continue our inquiries.
"We will continue to investigate the circumstances into the boy's death and will work with the school.
"We are aware of comments on social media, and we want to reassure the local community and parents of pupils at the school no knife was involved during this tragic incident."
