Teenager found dead at Perthshire boarding school

Emergency services were called to Strathallan school around 7.20am today

Author: Callum ClarkPublished 11th Nov 2019
Last updated 11th Nov 2019

Police are treating the death of a teenager at a Pertshire boarding school as unexplained.

Emergency services were called to Strathallan school around 7.20 this morning.

Inquiries are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We were called around 7.20am on Monday November 11, to a school near Perth, following the death of a teenager.

“The death is being treated as unexplained. Inquiries are ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

A spokesperson for Strathallan School said: "We offer our heartfelt condolences and support to the family and all others affected.

The chaplain and chapel are available all day for anybody in need of support, and we appreciate your respect for the privacy of our pupils, parents and staff as we come to terms with this news.

"We are unable to comment further at this time."

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