Google MapsA Fife boy who went missing from his primary school was found alone in a nearby park.
Fife Council confirmed a pupil left Pittencrieff Primary School on Maitland Street in Dunfermline on Wednesday afternoon.
Once members of staff noticed he was missing, he was found within five minutes at Pittencrieff Park alone.
The council said the child’s family and wider school community were informed.
A full review of the circumstances of the incident is under way.
Karen Lees, education manager at Fife Council, said: “On Wednesday, a school child briefly left the school grounds and was located a short time later in Pittencrieff Park.
“Staff acted immediately upon noticing the child was missing, and the child was found safe and well within five minutes.
“The child’s family and wider school community were quickly informed.
“We will conduct a full review of the circumstances to ensure this does not happen again.
“The safety and well-being of children in our care remains our highest priority.”
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