Schoolboy, 14, ‘had a weapon’

A TEENAGER has been charged for allegedly carrying a weapon near a school in Aberdeenshire.

Police say the incident happened near the Peterhead Academy area and a 14-year-old boy was detained to help police with their enquiries.

Inspector George Cordiner said: “Officers attended and a 14-year-old was quickly detained to assist with their enquiries.

“He has subsequently been charged and is due to appear in court.”

A new anti-knife crime policy is due to get under way in Aberdeen. This follows the stabbing to death of Bailey Gwynne, 16, by a fellow pupil at Cults Academy just outside the city in 2015.