Boy rushed to hospital in a serious condition after falling ill from ‘unknown substance’ at school, as 3 teens arrested

THRRE teenagers have been arrested after secondary school pupil was rushed to hospital after taking unknown substance.

Emergency services were called to Caedmon College in Whitby at 12.10 on Monday.

Caedmon College in Whitby

The student was taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

North Yorkshire Police said those arrested – all male and in their teens – had since been released on bail.

A force spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the possibility of an unknown substance having been ingested.”

Meanwhile, officers have asked people to respect the privacy of the student and not to share any footage of the incident on social media.

Anyone with information that could help with the police investigation is asked to come forward.

Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are asked contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or make an online report.

Please quote reference number 12230045465 when passing information.