Police confirm they are investigating reports of inappropriate behaviour at Lagan College in south Belfast
The college, in the Castlereagh area of Belfast, has more than 1,400 pupils.The Education Authority said the issue had been referred to the PSNI and that it would be "inappropriate to comment further".
It added that it would continue to work with Lagan College and other statutory agencies to provide "appropriate support and guidance". In a letter to parents, Francis Martin, the school's chair, added that the school's child protection and safeguarding policies were being adhered to and said he wanted to offer reassurance that child safety and wellbeing "continues to be our top priority".
"Lagan College has robust safeguarding measures in place and, where a concern is brought to our attention, immediate action is taken to remove any potential risk," Mr Martin wrote. "We are working closely with the Education Authority's Child Protection Support Service, PSNI and other statutory agencies to ensure that all appropriate steps are being taken at present."
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