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A STUDENT has been sent to hospital following an incident at a North Yorkshire high school.
Emergency services were brought to Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge, on Tuesday (October 13).
It is understood that two pupils were involved in the incident at around 1.15pm that day.
North Yorkshire Police said: “A 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.”
In a letter to parents, a school spokesperson said: “As a precautionary measure, the school contacted the ambulance service to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people involved.
“The school did not contact the police. Police officers attended because they were closer and were able to respond more quickly, acting in their capacity as medical first responders.
“The incident was dealt with following our usual school procedures and this is not an ongoing incident. Had this been an incident impacting the safety of our wider school community, we would, of course, have contacted parents immediately.
“Please be assured that this was not the case.
“We appreciate that seeing emergency services at school can understandably cause concern, but please be reassured that the wellbeing and safety of our students remains our highest priority.”