Pupil 'expelled' after bringing 'ceremonial knife' into prestigious Aberdeen private school
It is understood no one was injured.
A pupil has been ‘expelled’ from a prestigious Aberdeen independent school after taking a 'ceremonial knife' into the grounds.
Police were called to Albyn School after a student was allegedly found with a sgian dubh - a knife typically worn with a kilt.
Police have confirmed there were no reports of any injuries and no one was threatened. A boy has now been traced in connection.
The school said it had communicated with staff and pupils about the incident.
Fleur Murdoch, marketing and admissions manager, at Albyn School, told The Scotsman: “A pupil brought a sgian dubh — the small ceremonial knife traditionally worn as part of Scottish dress — into school.
“As you would expect, bringing any kind of blade or potentially dangerous item on to school grounds is strictly prohibited.
“Even without any intent to cause harm, such items can create unsafe situations and carry serious consequences.”
Pupil ‘will not be returning’ to Albyn School
Ms Murdoch said Albyn “prides itself on being a safe, happy and vibrant community for all our pupils, families and staff”.
She added: “We cannot accept or tolerate actions or behaviours that undermine that sense of safety.
“Our safeguarding procedures were applied in full and the matter was managed promptly, safely and proportionately.
“As part of this, the police were involved in our investigation.
“The pupil responsible will not be returning to Albyn.”
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A police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday November 26, we received a report of a child being in possession of a knife at a school in the Aberdeen area.
“There were no reports of any injuries and no one was threatened.
“A boy was traced in connection and a report will be submitted to the relevant authorities.”