Teenager charged over stabbing of Bailey Gwynne in Aberdeen

The teenager, who has been named as Bailey Gwynne, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he later passed away.

Euan Craig14, suffered serious head injuries after being punched repeatedly in the gym and died in hospital the next day.

Cults Academy said staff were shocked and saddened at the incident, adding the school will provide support to pupils, teachers and parents.

She said pupils and staff were “totally devastated” and in a “state of total shock”.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Bailey’s family said: “There are no words”.

Police Scotland said another male had been detained after the emergency services were called to Cults Academy at about 13:30.

Sending his condolences to the schoolboy’s family and friends, he added: “I know full well this will be deeply felt not only in the Cults area but across Aberdeen, and of course further afield”.

He told reporters that teams of specially-trained detectives have been interviewing witnesses who are pupils and teachers of Cults Academy.

Individual “acts of heroism” at the school where a 16-year-old pupil was stabbed to death have been praised.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that, following a serious incident at Cults Academy this afternoon, sadly, a 16-year-old boy has died”.

“Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family”.

” The community is very supportive, the wider community, people will quietly keep an eye on each other, that’s what we would expect people to do and the churches will do what we can to be part of that process”, he stressed.

The school is located in a wealthy suburb of Aberdeen and has topped the Scottish Schools league table in the past due to its exam results.

Fellow fifth year student Jack Oliphant: “He always dreamed of being a marine, whenever we went to the gym that is just what he wanted to do”.

Gilchrist spoke of his hope for this evening: “Yes, people can light candles, put a prayer in the prayer tree, write wall messages to Bailey, but most of all they can simply come with their sadness and bewilderment and questions and be welcome”.

Both James McMahon and Kyle Greig had been in the same class as Bailey since first year at Cults Academy.

Aberdeen Council has set up a dedicated support line anyone affected by tragedy can use, by calling 01224 264299.