AN injured pupil was taken to hospital following an incident at a Galashiels school, according to police.

Officers say they responded to a call to attend the school on Thursday afternoon (September 1).

The pupil was taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment.

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There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, say police.

Scottish Borders Council has been approached for comment.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.45pm on Thursday (September 1), police were called to a school in Galashiels, following a report of an injured pupil.

“There were no suspicious circumstances and the pupil was conveyed to Borders General Hospital for treatment.”