Inquiries over sudden death of teenager

A 14-year-old boy has died suddenly after falling ill in an Aberdeenshire town.

Emergency services were called to the School Brae area of Portlethen at around 11pm on Saturday.

Inspector Darren Bruce said: “Our thoughts are with the boy’s family as this extremely tragic and sad time.

“Inquiries are at an early stage to establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death. However, there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.

DUNDEE