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| Boy dies after training collapse | Boy dies after training collapse |
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| A schoolboy has died after collapsing during football practice at a secondary in Dundee. | A schoolboy has died after collapsing during football practice at a secondary in Dundee. |
| Youssef 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. |
| Youssef's head teacher, James Thewliss, said the death was "heartbreaking". | |
| A Tayside Police spokeswoman said: "Youssef 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. | "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 the cause of death." | "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. However, a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place to establish the cause of death." |
| We are making sure that everyone at Harris Academy pulls together closely to support one another through this difficult time James ThewlissHead teacher | We are making sure that everyone at Harris Academy pulls together closely to support one another through this difficult time James ThewlissHead teacher |
| She added that Youssef was a keen rugby player who played for both Harris Academy and Dundee Eagles. | |
| He also enjoyed football, swimming, reading and listening to music. | He also enjoyed football, swimming, reading and listening to music. |
| Youssef's classmates were told of the tragedy at a special assembly, and have been offered counselling. | |
| The school has also set up a book of condolence for staff and students to pay tribute to the 12-year-old. | The school has also set up a book of condolence for staff and students to pay tribute to the 12-year-old. |
| 'Very upsetting' | 'Very upsetting' |
| Mr Thewliss said the entire school was "absolutely devastated" by Youssef's death. | |
| He said: "This is heartbreaking for Youssef's family, the school and the community. | |
| "We are making sure that everyone at Harris Academy pulls together closely to support one another through this difficult time. | "We are making sure that everyone at Harris Academy pulls together closely to support one another through this difficult time. |
| "It is important that we can offer these pupils whatever support they need during what is a very upsetting time for them. | "It is important that we can offer these pupils whatever support they need during what is a very upsetting time for them. |
| "I have also spoken with Youssef's family to offer the school's condolences and support." |