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St Kentigern's Academy death: Family of teenager who died say boy was "being bullied" at school

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Summary

The family of a 14-year-old boy, Hamdan Aslam, who died following an incident at St Kentigern’s Academy in West Lothian, have said they believe he was being bullied and was involved in another incident the day before his death. The school said police were called to deal with an “isolated incident” but Hamdan’s family have said his death was part of an ongoing issue. His cousin and another relative both said that he had been “put in a chokehold” by “a boy who’s been bullying him”. The school's headteacher released a statement saying that everyone at the school was "devastated" by the teenager’s death and that they are offering emotional support. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of his death.

Q&As

What is the name of the teenage boy who died at St Kentigern's Academy in West Lothian?
The teenage boy who died at St Kentigern's Academy in West Lothian has been named locally as Hamdan Aslam.

What did the family of the deceased believe was the cause of the incident?
The family of the deceased believe that he was being bullied.

What statement did the school's headteacher release regarding the death of the teenager?
The school's headteacher released a statement saying that everyone at the school was "devastated" by the teenager’s death and that they had set up ongoing emotional support and signposting for students and staff affected by this tragic news.

How is the police assisting with the investigation of the incident?
Police Scotland are assisting with the investigation to establish the facts.

What rumours were circulating on social media regarding the death of the teenager?
Rumours circulating on social media suggested that Hamdan died after taking part in a Tik Tok trend.

AI Comments

👍 It is commendable that St Kentigern's Academy is offering emotional support to students and staff affected by the tragic events.

👎 It is unfortunate that the family of the teenage boy feel that bullying may have been a factor in his death.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about a 14-year-old boy who died following an incident at his school, St Kentigern's Academy in West Lothian. His family believes he was being bullied and the school has said they are assisting the relevant authorities with their investigation to establish the facts.

Friend: Wow. That's really tragic. It's so sad that bullying is still an issue in schools. It makes me think about the need for better anti-bullying policies in schools and the need for teachers to be more vigilant when it comes to identifying bullying behavior.

Me: Absolutely. This story is a reminder of the need for schools to create a safe environment for students and put measures in place to prevent bullying. It's also important for teachers to be able to recognize signs of bullying and to be able to intervene in order to protect the wellbeing of their students.

Action items

Reach out to local anti-bullying organizations to learn more about how to prevent bullying in schools.
Contact your local school board to discuss ways to increase awareness and education about bullying.
Advocate for stronger anti-bullying policies in your local school district.

Technical terms

Chokehold: A type of physical hold used to restrict a person's breathing or blood circulation.
Tap Out: A term used in martial arts and combat sports to indicate submission.
Signposting: The process of providing information or guidance to direct people to the right resources or services.
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