Year 7 pupil dies following a 'medical emergency' at school in Essex

Police are treating the death as unexplained

Published 29th Mar 2022

A school boy has died after paramedics and police were called to a medical emergency at a school in Essex yesterday.

Police say they were called by ambulance colleagues to Shoeburyness High School on Caulfield Road in the town just before 1.20pm on Monday 28th March, to reports of concern for welfare of a boy.

Despite their best efforts, and those of school staff, the Year 7 boy has now died.

Police say they are treating his death as unexplained and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

District Commander Ian Hughes said: “I would like to offer my condolences to the boy’s family and we are doing everything we can to support them through this tragic and difficult time.

“Our officers remain at the school at this time to continue our enquiries.

“We will continue to investigate the circumstances into the boy’s death and will work with the school tomorrow.

“We are aware of comments on social media, and we want to reassure the local community and parents of pupils at the school, no knife was involved during this tragic incident.”

A number of flower tributes have been laid at the school this morning.

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