Seven-year-old excluded after report of knife at school


A seven-year-old child has been excluded from primary school after allegedly bringing in a knife.
South Ayrshire Council said no staff or pupils were harmed or threatened during the incident at a school in Ayr last week.
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Hide AdPolice were called and the council said the incident in the P3 class was resolved “without disruption to the wider school”.
The council said the child involved was excluded.
A council spokesperson said: “Parents/carers with children in the P3 class were notified of the incident last week.
“The police were also informed along with other relevant agencies.
“Wider communication on the incident was subsequently sent to all parents/carers with children at the school.”
Police said they are working with other agencies.
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Hide AdA Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.20am on Thursday May 8, we received a report of a child in possession of a knife at a school in Ayr.
“Suitable advice was given and police are working with partners in relation to the matter.”
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