Police Scotland have charged a 16-year-old boy in connection with the death of Bailey Gwynne who was stabbed at his school in Aberdeen.
Bailey, also 16, died at the city's Royal Infirmary hospital a short time after he was stabbed at Cults Academy at about 1.30pm on Wednesday.
His death has sparked a murder investigation.
Police said a 16-year-old boy been "charged in relation to the death" and added he would appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday.
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said her thoughts were with the boy's family and his classmates after some pupils witnessed the incident.
Ms Sturgeon told MSPs: "May I begin today by expressing my shock and sadness at the incident which occurred yesterday at Cults Academy in Aberdeen.
"I also want to convey my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Bailey Gwynne, who tragically died in the incident.
"While the circumstances of this young man's death are subject to ongoing and thorough police investigation, I'm sure that the whole chamber will want all those who loved Bailey, and indeed all those at the school who have been affected by this tragedy, to know that our thoughts are very much with them at this desperately sad time."
