A student has been seriously injured in an incident at Ebbsfleet Academy.

An air ambulance was called to the school in Southfleet Road shortly after 1.30pm today.

Principal Gurjit Kaur Shergill said: “This afternoon there was an incident at the academy and one of our students suffered serious injuries.

"The student received swift and exceptional care from both our own members of staff and the emergency services and is currently being cared for in hospital. No one else was injured.

“I would like to thank our staff, and all of our students, for the calm, considerate and caring manner in which they have conducted themselves today.

"The academy will open as usual tomorrow (Tuesday) and we will have a comprehensive package of support available for all students and staff who need it.

“The thoughts of the whole school community are with the student and their family and friends this evening and we will do everything we can to support them.”

Medics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service attended, along with the air ambulance service.

Police confirmed officers were called at 1.36pm to a medical incident and a teenage boy was taken to a London hospital by air ambulance.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

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