Police are being called in to speak to pupils at a Belvedere junior school after a youngster brought a blade into a lesson.

Bedonwell Junior School will be receiving a visit from a Safer Neighbourhoods Team officer following the incident on November 28.

A pupil at the Bedonwell Road school, whose age has not been confirmed, was found to have brought a detachable blade from a hand tool into class.

Headteacher Ivor Gordo said: “No one was hurt and we took swift action to confiscate the item.

“After I had investigated the circumstances, I took firm action to prevent any reccurrence.

“The welfare of our pupils and staff is my number one priority and I have invited an officer from our local Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Team to the school next week to give a talk on safety.”

Are you a parent at the school concerned about this incident? Call 01689 885734 or e-mail fiona.simpson@london.newsquest.co.uk