Girl, 14, charged after 12-year-old injured in school 'knife incident'

A teenager has been charged after a schoolgirl was injured at a secondary school in Aberdeen following an alleged incident involving a knife.

Emergency services were called to Hazlehead Academy on Groats Road on Thursday morning following reports a 12-year-old girl was injured.

The pupil was collected from the premises by her parents and was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for treatment. She has since been released.

Officers have charged a 14-year-old girl in connection with the incident. She is due to be reported to the relevant authorities.

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Schoolgirl, 12, taken to hospital after incident involving knife at secondary school

Emergency services were called to Hazlehead Academy on Groats Road following reports a 12-year-old girl was injured.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 14-year-old girl has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Groats Road, Aberdeen.

“The incident happened around 10.30am on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A 12-year-old girl was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for treatment and has since been released.

“The 14-year-old will be reported to the relevant authorities.”

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