Aberdeen pupils warned of making fire device from stolen items

It's understood students at Oldmachar Academy created it from stolen lighters and gas refill canisters from a nearby Asda

Oldmachar Academy
Published 7th Dec 2019

There's a warning for pupils at an Aberdeen high school who are reportedly making flamethrowers from stolen lighters and gas refill canisters.

The headteacher at Oldmachar Academy sent out a message to parents - after the nearby Asda reported stolen goods.

It urges parents to advise their kids of the potential consequences of their actions.

An Aberdeen city council spokesperson said: We understand that Asda made the school aware of the stolen lighters and re-fillers.

“As the safety of our young people is of paramount importance, the head teacher sent out a message to parents advising them to highlight to their children the potential consequences of their actions.”