Police have initiated an investigation following the suspected drug-related death of an 11-year-old girl in Helensburgh. The young pupil from Hermitage Academy was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after falling ill at her family home on Friday, November 16.

Emergency services were called on Sunday when her condition worsened, prompting concerns from her family. Despite being admitted to intensive care, she sadly passed away on Monday, November 17.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated, "Around 11.40am on Monday, November 17, we received a report of an 11-year-old girl taken unwell in the Helensburgh area. She had been taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Sunday, November 16, and died on Monday, November 17. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

In response to the tragedy, Argyll and Bute Council expressed their condolences. A spokesperson said, "We are devastated to hear about the death of one of our pupils who attended Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this awful time. We are providing ongoing support to their family along with staff and pupils at the school."

Tributes have poured in for the young girl, described by many as an "angel". One social media user expressed their shock, stating, "I don’t actually know what to say here and no words make it better. Shocked is an understatement. I’m just so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful girl." Another tribute read, "Our hearts are broken for your family. I can’t even find the words to describe how we are feeling right now, so I can’t imagine how you as a family are feeling losing. She is a massive loss. I only knew her for the past year and she was beautiful, respectful and so caring. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel way too soon."

The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of a young life cut tragically short.