'No criminality established' after reports of 'attempted kidnapping' near Aberdeen school

Police have confirmed “no criminality has been established” after reports of an attempted kidnapping near an Aberdeen school circulated on social media.

Emergency services were alerted to a group of men approaching a child in the Moir Drive area, close to Northfield Academy at around 3.10pm on Monday afternoon.

Posts circulating online alleged that a boy was approached by five people in a yellow car who “attempted to kidnap” him.

Police Scotland confirmed that an investigation was carried out, however, no crime was established

A spokesperson from the force said: “Around 3.10pm on Monday, February 9, 2026, officers received a report that men approached a child in the Moir Drive area of Aberdeen.

“Enquiries were carried out and no criminality was established.”