A school in Fife has said it has conducted a “full investigation” after pork sausages were allegedly thrown at a Muslim pupil who was fasting during Ramadan.
Secondary school Madras College, in St Andrews, launched a probe after the incident on Thursday, March 14, before taking “appropriate action”.
Ken Currie, headteacher at Madras College, says the incident referred to has been fully investigated.
He said: “We expect a high standard of behaviour in our school and when pupils do not conduct themselves in accordance with these expectations we make sure we take appropriate action.
“This incident was investigated thoroughly and appropriate action has been taken.”
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began this year on March 10.
Fife MSP Willie Rennie told STV News: “It is incredibly important in these sensitive times for everyone, including pupils, to behave appropriately, especially during an important religious period such as Ramadan.
“I am in regular contact with the school and will follow this up directly with them.
“If the people concerned want to come to me in confidence I am available to discuss these matters with a view to pursuing it further if that is what they wish.”
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