A teacher at a Scottish high school has been arrested after allegedly taking pictures up the skirts of female students.

Police were called to Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld earlier in the week after a member of staff allegedly “upskirted” pupils with a mobile phone.

The Daily Record reported that the 28-year-old has been temporarily suspended after the incident on Tuesday March 28.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 28-year-old man has been arrested and released pending further investigation following a report of voyeurism which occurred on Athelstane Drive, Cumbernauld on Tuesday, 28 March, 2023. Enquiries are ongoing.”

A North Lanarkshire Council spokesperson added: “Police have been contacted following an alleged incident at a school and we are assisting with their enquiries.”