Boy who died in school incident named as Hamdan Aslam
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Police Scotland said they were trying to establish the full circumstances of the death at St Kentigern's Academy
A 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at a school in West Lothian has been named locally as Hamdan Aslam.
Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn on Tuesday afternoon.
The teenager was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards.
It is understood another 14-year-old boy was involved in the incident which the school has described as isolated. Police Scotland said inquiries were ongoing.
There has been widespread rumour and speculation about the cause of Hamdan's death online and in the media, but police have said they will not comment until after a post-mortem examination is carried out on Thursday.
West Lothian Council said further information would be shared in due course.
Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said "thoughts and prayers" are with the pupil's family and friends
Head teacher Andrew Sharkey said the school was "devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils".
He added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support."
The school - where singers Lewis Capaldi and Susan Boyle are former pupils - remains open and pupils were being supported.
Pupils gather to look at floral tributes at St Kentigern's Academy
Local people and pupils left floral tributes and messages to the pupil outside the school building on Thursday.
First Minister Humza Yousaf responded to a question about the tragedy during First Minister's Questions at Holyrood on Thursday, calling for an end to rumour and speculation around the incident.
'Community devastated'
He said: "This is the worst tragedy. Anybody who is a parent will know there cannot be a worse fear or nightmare that a parent has than losing a child.
"I cannot think what the family are going through and I know the whole community including the school community has been deeply affected."
He said an appropriate investigation would take place and if appropriate, lessons should be learned by educational institutions and government.
Floral tributes have been left at the school
Bathgate Mosque paid tribute to the dead schoolboy in a statement, which said: "The recent passing of Hamdan of Greenrigg/Harthill, son of Aslam and Robiena, has left the community devastated, especially with the loss of a young life.
"During these difficult moments, the family needs our support and prayers."
It went on to say: "It is crucial that we refrain from making assumptions and speculations regarding this tragedy.
"We will notify the community once the Janaza has been confirmed, and we request everyone to show respect and compassion towards the family in this challenging time."