The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Carnoustie boy’s death treated as ‘unexplained’
Town shocked at passing of teenager named locally as Jack Scorgie
Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of an Angus teenager following a weekend tragedy.
The 17-year-old – named locally as Jack Scorgie – died at a first-floor property in Carnoustie’s Barry Road on Sunday morning.
Police have maintained a presence outside the house on the corner of Maclagan Road since the tragedy.
It is understood Jack’s mother was called to formally identify the deceased yesterday.
Carnoustie Independent councillor Brian Boyd said the incident had left the town in shock. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear what has happened and my thoughts are with the young man’s family at this time,” he said.
“It’s absolutely tragic that someone so young has lost their life.”
The Dundee and Angus College student is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest.
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene at 7.40am on Sunday.
Police vehicles and a hearse were also seen in the street.
Police are treating the death as unexplained.
Elizabeth Low, 60, who lives in the same block, described the news as a “tragedy”.
She said: “I didn’t know anything had happened until Sunday morning when I got up and there were all the police vehicles outside.
“I’ve been told it was the young lad, Jack, who has died. It’s a tragedy for someone that young to die – it doesn’t matter the circumstances.”
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Officers attended at Barry Road, Carnoustie, yesterday morning following the sudden death of a 17-yearold male.
“The death is being treated as unexplained and as with all sudden deaths a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
Writing on Facebook, Eilidh Watson said: “Taken far too soon. He was a very good kid.”
Chantelle Bennett wrote: “Absolutely heartbreaking to hear this. My heart goes out to you all.”