Update on Caedmon College incident

Police are continuing to investigate an incident at Whitby in which a teenage boy ended up in intensive care.

It happened at Caedmon College just after midday on Monday (13 March 2023).

The boy had to be rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing.

Thankfully his condition stablised and he has now been discharged from hospital.

Three teenagers arrested in connection with the investigation have been released while enquiries are ongoing to confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Information and advice are available at new www.drinkdrughub.co.uk that will help to address some of the concerns raised during the past week.

Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation are asked to make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 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 providing information.

Original statement

Police statement on Whitby incident

North Yorkshire Police received a report that a student had become unwell at Caedmon College in Whitby at 12.10pm Monday 13 March 2023.

Officers attended and the student was taken to hospital by ambulance where he remains in a serious but stable condition. 

An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the possibility of an unknown substance having been ingested.

Three males, all aged in their teens, have been arrested in connection with the investigation. They have since been released on police bail.

Police are urging people to respect the privacy of the student and not to share any footage of the incident on social media.

In the meantime, 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.