A staff member at an Isle of Wight secondary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexually communicating with a student.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an investigation after receiving reports during the school day yesterday (Monday) of a male allegedly engaging in sexual communication with a child.
A 23-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being an adult in a position of trust inciting sexual activity with a child.
This offence, under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, is applicable to a victim under the age of 18.
As part of their enquiries, officers conducted a search of a residential address connected with the individual, where elctronic devices were seized.
In a separate allegation, the man in his 20s – from East Cowes – was also arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The suspect was taken into custody for questioning and has since been bailed, with conditions, until Tuesday 16th June.
Enquiries continue.
