A 13-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after a suspected drugs overdose at an East Renfrewshire school.

Paramedics were called out Williamwood High School, in Clarkston, after the pupil fell ill at around 11am on Wednesday.

The teenager was taken by ambulance to Hairmyres Hospital for observation and was discharged later that day.

Police have now launched an investigation following a suspected "incident of drugs misuse" at the school.

An East Renfrewshire Council spokesman said: "A pupil became unwell at Williamwood High School yesterday morning and was taken to hospital for observation.

"The pupil was later discharged.

"We are working with Police Scotland as they investigate the circumstances of this incident.

"Drugs have no place in our schools and whilst incidents such as this are extremely rare they are however taken very seriously.

"Our teachers work hard alongside our on-site Campus Cops to ensure that pupils are educated on the dangers associated with substance misuse."

Police Scotland said their enquiries into the incident were ongoing.

Chief Inspector Angela Carty, Area Commander for Giffnock, added: "The impact of taking any substance you do not know the exact content of is extremely dangerous.

"We are continuing to work with our partners in relation to this incident and our enquiries are ongoing."