Dalbeattie High School pupils taken to hospital after taking drugs
The children were checked over at DGRI on Wednesday, and later released, after telling staff they were feeling unwell as a result of taking substances
Last updated 18th Apr 2024
Two Dalbeattie High School pupils had to be treated in hospital on Wednesday after taking drugs in school.
The children, both in S2, told school staff they had taken substances after becoming unwell late on Wednesday morning.
They were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where they were checked over, and later discharged.
The matter is being followed up by police, while Dumfries and Galloway Council says support is available to any pupils or staff in relation to drug misuse.
A statement from the local authority says: “We are aware of an incident that took place yesterday (Wednesday 17 April) involving two S2 pupils at Dalbeattie High School.
“The pupils reported feeling unwell late yesterday morning and informed school staff that they had both consumed drugs.
“Both pupils were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary to be examined, and were later discharged following that examination.
“The matter is now being followed up by Police Scotland, as per the school’s Drug and Substance Use Incident Guidance Policy.
“Support is, and will continue to be, made available to any of the pupils (and staff) of the school in relation to drug misuse.”
Inspector Stewart McColm said: “Around 2.10pm on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024,we received a report that two 13-year-old girls had taken unwell following possible drugs misuse at a school in Dalbettie.
“They were both taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Hospital where they were checked over then discharged.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we are working with our partners to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.”