Pupils at Fife secondary school rushed to hospital after taking pills

Several pupils at Dunfermline High School have been taken to hospital after they took pills.

Emergency services were called following reports of concern about 'a small number of pupils' towards the end of their lunch break on Friday January 18.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Fife were called to a high school in Dunfermline at around 1.30pm on Friday 18 January following a report of concern for the health of a number of pupils who had consumed a tablet.

"The Scottish Ambulance Service attended and provided treatment to those affected.

"Inquiries are ongoing and officers are currently following a positive line of enquiry in connection with this."

Some of the pupils were taken to hospital, while all of their parents were contacted.

While Fife Council's Head of Education and Children's Services Phil Black commented: “We are managing an incident at Dunfermline High school.

"A small number of pupils became unwell towards the end of lunchtime. All have received medical treatment and some have gone to hospital.

"Parents have been informed and all necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of all pupils.”