Boy, 12, charged with 'possession of knife' at Aberdeenshire primary school

A pupil has been charged in connection with allegedly possessing a knife at an Aberdeenshire primary school.

Emergency services received reports of a boy with a capped crafting knife at Laurencekirk Primary on Friday.

Officers seized the item and charged a 12-year-old boy in connection with the incident. He has been reported to Youth Justice Management.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Friday, May 16, 2025, officers received a report of concern about a pupil in possession of a knife at a school in the Laurencekirk area.

“The item was recovered and there was no risk to the wider public. A 12-year-old boy has been charged and reported to Youth Justice Management. Officers are working with partners to address the matter.”

Aberdeenshire Council confirmed they were made aware of the incident and the “safety and wellbeing” of those attending the school is “top priority”.

A local authority spokesperson said: “We are aware that a pupil brought a craft knife into school on Friday, May 16.

“The safety and wellbeing of pupils is our top priority and this incident was dealt with swiftly by our staff and Police Scotland.

“We continue to focus on the well-being and education of our children and young people.”