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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ben Waddell

Child found seriously injured near Scottish primary school

A CHILD was rushed to hospital after being found seriously injured near a primary school in Dumbarton.

Police were alerted to a report of a person found hurt in the Muir Road area, near Aitkenbar and St Peter's Primary School, in the town on Wednesday, June 11.

Officers were called to the incident at around 3.30pm.

Emergency crews raced to the area where they found a 13-year-old boy injured. 

After that, the youngster was taken to hospital. 

Medics have since described his injuries as being "serious but stable".

An investigation into the incident is underway.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.30pm on Wednesday, June 11, we received a report of a person found injured in the Muir Road area of Dumbarton.

“Emergency services attended, and a 13-year-old boy was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

"Hospital staff describe his injuries as serious but stable.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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