A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a tree in a school playground.

The incident happened at Trinity Primary School in Edinburgh at 1pm on Wednesday.

The primary two pupil was in the playground at lunchtime when a branch came off a tree and struck him.

STV News understands the boy suffered "multiple" serious injuries.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A cordon was put in place while investigations were carried out.

Councillor Ian Perry, convener of the education, children and families committee, said: "Due to yesterday's high winds a P2 pupil at Trinity Primary was injured by a branch falling from a tree.

"We're currently inspecting trees in the playground and have cordoned the area off.

"Pupils are also being kept inside during break times.

"The health and safety of all our school community is a priority.

"We're in touch with the family and I would like to wish the pupil a full and speedy recovery."

It comes after Storm Ali caused destruction across Scotland on Wednesday, with gusts of more than 90mph recorded.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman added: "We received a call at 1.18pm on Wednesday to attend an incident on Newhaven Road in Edinburgh.

"We dispatched one ambulance to the scene and transported one child patient to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh."