Girl, 10, dies after 'getting into difficulty' in Aberdeen swimming pool
Police said the girl's death is not being treated as suspicious as they work to establish the "full circumstances" over Monday's incident.
Wednesday 14 February 2024 13:39, UK
A 10-year-old girl has died after she "got into difficulty" in a swimming pool in Aberdeen, police have said.
Emergency services were called to Northfield pool, in Kettlehills Crescent, on Monday evening.
The girl was taken to hospital, but later died.
Sport Aberdeen said the pool will remain closed until further notice.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8pm on Monday, we were made aware a young female had got into difficulty in a swimming pool in Aberdeen.
"Emergency services attended, and a 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital where she later died.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death, which is not being treated as suspicious."