Investigation launched following 'serious incident' at Falkirk area school

An “incident” at a school in Falkirk district is under investigation, the local authority has confirmed.
Falkirk Council confirmed police attended a school in the area on Tuesday, October 19 following an "incident" which is being investigated. Picture: Michael Gillen.Falkirk Council confirmed police attended a school in the area on Tuesday, October 19 following an "incident" which is being investigated. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Falkirk Council confirmed police attended a school in the area on Tuesday, October 19 following an "incident" which is being investigated. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Police were called to a school in the area yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, October 19), and parents are understood to have been informed of a “serious incident”.

A spokeswoman for Falkirk Council told The Falkirk Herald: “Police officers attended one of our schools yesterday following an incident at the end of the school day.”

The spokeswoman added: “An investigation is ongoing.”

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No further information has been provided at this time.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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