Man charged after school bus driver 'watched porn' while picking up pupils
Police Scotland last month launched a probe to establish any criminality and has now made an arrest.
Thursday 3 October 2024 13:31, UK
A man has been charged by police following complaints a school bus driver was watching pornography while picking up pupils.
Police Scotland said it received a report of "inappropriate behaviour" in the Denholm area of the Scottish Borders on Friday 20 September.
The force launched a probe to establish any criminality and has now made an arrest.
On Thursday, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
It is understood the bus was on its way to Jedburgh Grammar Campus.
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Tap hereA Scottish Borders Council spokesperson said: "The council alerted Police Scotland promptly following concerns being raised with school staff by a small number of pupils and we note that an individual has now been charged.
"As the allegations relate to the conduct of an individual there is no plan to review the operator's contract at this time.
"Any further comment at this time is not appropriate."
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Bus firm Howard Snaith confirmed the company had received a complaint regarding one of its drivers
A spokesperson for the coach operator added: "We can confirm that all pre-employment checks had been completed on the driver prior to him undertaking work for the company.
"Following an internal investigation the driver's employment has been terminated with immediate effect."