An eight-year-old boy allegedly brandised a knife at a fellow pupil in a school.

The incident was reported at a primary school in Aberdeen during the lunch break on Friday.

It is understood the knife, which is said to have been taken away from the child by a member of staff, was from the school's canteen.

The fellow pupil was not hurt during the alleged incident.

The boy has been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland can confirm that an eight-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an alleged offence of threatening and abusive behaviour following an incident on Friday.

"A report will be submitted to the youth justice management unit."

Sergeant Rob McLean added: "We work closely alongside our partners in education to ensure our schools and communities are safe places to learn.

"One such incident in our schools and communities is one too many and we have established a multi-agency response plan which includes a prompt assessment and follow-up to any incident, focusing on the support and welfare of all those involved."

An Aberdeen City Council spokesman said: "We are aware of an incident on Friday and we would like to reassure parents and the public this was dealt with in strict accordance with our policies and procedures aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of our children.

"As this is a police matter, it would not be appropriate to comment further."