A PUPIL has been taken to hospital after reports of a "knife incident" at a Scottish secondary school during a morning break.
A12-year-old girl was injured during an altercation involving a knife in the canteen of Hazlehead Academy in Aberdeen on Thursday morning.
Emergency services attended the scene at around 10:30am, where she was then taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
It is understood the girl required stitches.
A message from the school sent to parents states: “We can confirm that an incident occurred this morning.
“As a result, a pupil was injured.
“The pupil was collected by their parents and is receiving medical treatment. The incident is now over.
“Police were alerted and carrying out inquiries. We cannot comment further at this stage but would want to reassure parents that all appropriate steps have been followed and support offered.”
A police spokesperson said: “At 10.30am on Thursday, 24 April, 2025, we received a report of a 12-year-old girl injured.
“She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing but officers are following a positive lead.
“This was a contained incident and there is no risk to the wider school community.”
Local councillor and education convener Martin Greig said: “The school is doing all it can to deal with this horrible incident.
“They will be following our guidance and policies to make sure everyone is as safe as possible.”
