Community in shock as 14-year-old boy dies at school

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A tight-knit community is devastated after a 14-year-old boy died at school.Emergency services raced to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn and rushed the boy to hospital, by the S3 student died shortly after.He was named locally as Hamdan and stayed in Harthill.A relative of the boy said on Facebook: "With a heavy heart our cousin Hamdan from Harthill passed away today."May Allah swt bless him with a place in the highest heaven...

and bring the truth to light... ameen"Please remember the family in prayers during this difficult time."His life was lost during break time today at St Kentigern's Academy.Police said they received a call to attend the school at lunchtime.A spokesperson said: "Around 1.20pm on Tuesday, 6 June, 2023, officers were called to a report of concern for a 14-year-old boy at a school in the Bathgate area.“He was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment, but died a short time later."His family have been informed and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the death.”The school's headteacher, Andrew Sharkey, said it was a "painful time for everyone involved."He continued: “Everyone in our school community has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils.“Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support.“We have set up ongoing emotional support and signposting for students and staff affected by this tragic news.“We would like to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly painful time.“We are assisting the relevant authorities with their investigation to establish the facts and we will not be making any further comment at this time.”A statement on the West Lothian Council website added: