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Boy dies after training collapse | |
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A schoolboy has died after collapsing during football practice at a secondary in Dundee. | |
Yousef Abubaker, 12, was taking part in after-class training on Monday at Harris Academy's playing fields in Elliot Road when he fell ill. | |
He was taken to Ninewells Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination was due to take place to establish the cause of death. | He was taken to Ninewells Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination was due to take place to establish the cause of death. |
The school has held a special assembly for first-year pupils. | |
A Tayside Police spokeswoman said: "Yousef was playing football with other first-year pupils at Harris Academy Playing Fields in Elliot Road at around 1620 BST yesterday afternoon when the tragedy occurred. | |
"He was taken by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where sadly, despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he was pronounced dead. | |
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. However, a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place to establish cause of death." | |
She added that Yousef was a keen rugby player who played for both Harris Academy and Dundee Eagles. | |
He also enjoyed football, swimming, reading and listening to music. |