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Police investigating 'sudden death' of 16-year-old boy

His death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing, police said.

Police investigating ‘sudden death’ of 16-year-old boy at property in Shetland — Officers were made aware of the "sudden death" of a schoolboy in the Gulberwick area of the island. STV News

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Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old boy at a property in Shetland.

Officers were made aware of the “sudden death” of a schoolboy in the Gulberwick area of the island around 10.45pm on Saturday, September 14.

His death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.45pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024 we were made aware of the sudden death of a 16-year-old male youth at a property in the Gulberwick area of Shetland.

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”

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