Boy taken to hospital after North Yorkshire school incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:03 · Archive

A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after an incident at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge.

A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire on Tuesday 13 October. Emergency services were called to the school at around 1.15pm. Two pupils were involved in the incident.

North Yorkshire Police said the boy was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure. Police officers attended because they were closer to the school and could respond more quickly, acting in their capacity as medical first responders.

In a letter to parents, the school spokesperson said it had contacted the ambulance service as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those involved. The spokesperson confirmed the school did not contact the police and that the incident was dealt with following the school's usual procedures. The school stated this was not an ongoing incident and would have contacted parents immediately had the incident impacted the safety of the wider school community.

How it is being reported

• Boy taken to hospital after incident at North Yorkshire high schoolA student has been sent to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge.The Press (York) · 16 Oct, 09:24
• Boy taken to hospital after incident at North Yorkshire high schoolA student has been sent to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 16 Oct, 09:24

In this story: Nidderdale High School · Pateley Bridge · North Yorkshire · North Yorkshire Police

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