The family of a teenage boy who died following an incident at a Scottish school believes he was being bullied.
Hamdan Khaliq was given CPR when he became unwell before he was rushed to hospital and sadly died a short time later, reports the Daily Record.
A number of local reports suggested the schoolboy choked during an incident involving a social media challenge called 'Tap Out'. The game is believed to cause people to pass out due to a lack of oxygen.
However, his heartbroken cousin, Zain Mohammed, has claimed the teenager was being bullied before his death.
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He said: "Hamdan was being bullied for being different. He was put in a chokehold and it's being passed off as a game called 'Tap Out'.
"Hamdan was innocent and gentle and wouldn’t hurt a fly. He was reserved and he didn’t speak very much.
"He was a good boy and so family oriented. We can't believe he is gone. It’s a devastating loss.
“We loved him very much."
The tragedy unfolded at at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, yesterday afternoon. And a spokesperson for Police Scotland said: A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.20pm on Tuesday, June 6, officers were called to a report of concern for a 14-year-old boy at a school in the Bathgate area.
Andrew Sharkey, Headteacher of St Kentigern’s Academy said: “Everyone in our school community has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of one of our pupils.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends and we extend our deepest condolences and offers of support.
"We have set up ongoing emotional support and signposting for students and staff affected by this tragic news. We would like to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly painful time.
“We are assisting the relevant authorities with their investigation to establish the facts and we will not be making any further comment at this time.”
West Lothian Council have declined to comment.
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