30/03/2007

School worker questioned over indecent pictures

A member of staff at a Belfast grammar school has been questioned about the alleged possession of indecent images of children.

The 59-year-old, who works at Grosvenor Grammar in Castlereagh was arrested earlier this month.

It is understood he has been questioned by police about allegedly making and possessing indecent images of children.

He was put on precautionary suspension after consultation with the Belfast Education and Library Board. However, he has not been charged and was released on police bail pending further enquiries.

(JM/SP)

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