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Agency Worker Arrested on Suspicion of Voyeurism at Farnworth School

Greater Manchester Police describe it as an isolated case under active investigation with the suspect released on bail.

Overview

  • Officers were called to The Orchards Federation on Highfield Road at around 11am on Tuesday after reports that a video was taken of a child.
  • A woman in her 20s working through an agency was detained on her second day at the school and later bailed pending further enquiries.
  • GMP says there is no wider threat to the community and detectives remain in contact with the school and the child's family.
  • The Orchards Federation includes The Orchards Nursery School, Cherry Tree Primary School and Green Fold School in Farnworth.
  • Parents, including the girl's mother, describe the incident as traumatic and question safeguarding, while the school and Bolton Council say procedures were followed.