Police probe after pupil had knife in Inverness school playground

Police are investigating an incident at an Inverness primary school involving a child with a knife. In a letter to parents, Ness Castle Primary said there was an incident during break-time and staff "intervened quickly". It said it was following all relevant guidance and police were supporting the school. Police Scotland said no-one was injured and its inquiries were ongoing. A police spokesperson said: "Around 11:50 on Tuesday we received a report of a child in possession of a knife at a school in Inverness. "Inquiries are ongoing and police are working with partners in relation to the matter." In its letter, the school said: "At break-time today there was an incident in the school playground involving a pupil with a knife. "No-one was injured and staff intervened swiftly. Please be assured that we are following all relevant guidance with regards to this incident." Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.