A 13-YEAR-OLD high school pupil was rushed to hospital after a suspected drugs overdose.

The girl, who attends Williamwood High in Clarkston, was transferred to Hairmyres Hospital, in East Kilbride, on Wednesday, October 26 for observation.

Police confirmed they received a report of a 13-year-old pupil at Williamwood High taking unwell following what is believed to be "an incident of drugs misuse".

Medical staff have described the girl's condition as stable and she has since been released from hospital.

Chief inspector Angela Carty, area commander for East Renfrewshire, said: "The impact of taking any substance you do not know the exact content of is extremely dangerous.

"We are continuing to work with our partners in relation to this incident and our enquiries are ongoing."

An East Renfrewshire Council spokesman said: “A pupil became unwell at Williamwood High School yesterday (Wednesday, October 26) morning and was taken to hospital for observation.

"The pupil was later discharged.

“We are working with Police Scotland as they investigate the circumstances of this incident.

“Drugs have no place in our schools and whilst incidents such as this are extremely rare they are however taken very seriously. 

“Our teachers work hard alongside our on-site Campus Cops to ensure that pupils are educated on the dangers associated with substance misuse.”