A Perth teenager has been quizzed by police after posting a chilling online video threatening pupils at his school.
The fourth year pupil said he would target “sporty and popular” pupils, warning it could be their “last summer ever”.
The video was drawn to the attention of the police by a number of worried parents who had been made aware of it by their children after it was posted on Monday.
Officers are understood to have questioned the boy at his home on Monday evening.
In the two-minute clip, the pupil says he wants to “eradicate the scum of society” and “destroy all the obnoxious, disgusting, rich children, the popular kids who do so many sports… and are attractive and get girlfriends.”
He goes on to say: “I’m planning something that’s going to be so great, so beautiful.
“It might just be your last summer. You kids don’t know what’s coming.”
The pupil, who has numerous social media accounts, has since removed the threatening post from his channel.
He then posted a video update apologising.
After giving the apology, the boy appealed to maintain his social media profile.
He said: “Hopefully you guys won’t unsubscribe from me. The weird part is I actually gained subscribers. Please subscribe and stay tuned in. I’ll see you in my next video.”
A spokeswoman for Perth and Kinross Council said: “It has been brought to our attention that a young person had posted a video online that raised concerns.
“As soon as we became aware, the school informed Police Scotland and appropriate procedures were followed.
“The school will now work to support the young person/s involved.”
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland can confirm that following the posting of concerning videos on social media, an intervention and assessment along with partner agencies has been carried out and a proportionate approach has been adopted in relation to the 15-year-old boy who posted the material.
“All of the relevant material has been removed from social media, and no person has been charged at this time.”
