Lancashire Police arrest Blackpool teacher on suspicion of running brothel and money laundering
A teacher at a Blackpool school has been arrested on suspicion of running a brothel and money laundering.
The 58-year-old man was arrested by police on Monday by officers from Lancashire Police and questioned over the allegations.
A 54-year-old woman, who is not believed to have links to the school, was also arrested and interviewed.
For legal reason the pair or the school involved cannot be named at this time.
The teacher, who works with hundreds of children on the Fylde coast, was released under investigation, while the woman was bailed.
A spokesman for the school, told The Gazette: “The Trust has taken all appropriate safeguarding steps on being informed by the local authority designated officer of the concerns, and is reassured that the allegations have no connection with the school or children.
“We can confirm the member of staff is not in school.
“However, we are unable to comment further as directed by the police and local authority designated officer."