Five schoolchildren became unwell – with one taken to hospital – after smoking an unknown substance through a vape during their lunch break.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the incident at Graeme High School in Falkirk after the alarm was raised at around 1.05pm on Monday.

A 13-year-old boy was taken by ambulance to Forth Valley Royal Hospital as a precaution. He has since been discharged.

The contents of the vape are unknown at this time.

A force spokesperson said: “A joint enquiry with the school and police is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

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In a statement, Falkirk Council said: “We can confirm pupils became unwell in school on Monday after using a vape that didn’t belong to them.

“The young people involved were looked after and supported by staff and guidance has since been issued to parents and pupils to highlight wider information on vaping.”

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