Plain clothed police officers arrested a 31-year-old man who it is believed to be a teacher and Light Oaks Primary Scholl on Lancaster Road, during an early morning sting on the 16th June.
The man was arrested on suspicion of having made communication with a child under the age of 16. Police say that the child was not a pupil at the school and reiterated that there are no safeguarding issues.
The man remains in custody at this time.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police, said:
“At 8.30am on Wednesday 19 June, we attended a premises on Lancaster Road in Salford. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of communication with a child. He remains in police custody for questioning.
“This arrest is in connection with a disclosure that police received on Friday 14 June. Safeguarding measures have been put in place for the child, who is not connected to Lancaster Road, and we are working closely with specialist officers and partner organisations to ensure they receive the support they need.”
A spokesperson at Light Oaks Junior school said:
“Police attended the school on Wednesday morning and made an arrest. Officers reassured the school there were no safeguarding concerns surrounding the school.
“We are working with police and staff while also supporting parents to address concerns at this time. It is clearly inappropriate to comment further while the police are looking into this matter.”
