Lancashire Police investigate allegations of sexual assault at Blackpool primary school
A police investigation is underway at a Blackpool primary school after it was alleged a pupil was sexually assaulted.
Detectives are investigating allegations a pupil was assaulted by an older student at the same school.
The Gazette has not named the school for legal reasons.
The investigation follows complaints raised with the school and the police by the parent of the child.
Lancashire Police confirmed they had recieved a report of a child being sexually assaulted by an older pupil.
A spokesman said: “This has been reported to us and enquiries are ongoing.”
The Academy Trust which runs the school said it was also investigating the concerns.
A spokesman said: “We take the safeguarding and wellbeing of all our children and young people very seriously.
"We are aware of the concerns raised and we are investigating them currently.
"Due to this ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate for us to comment any further."