HOLMES Chapel Comprehensive School is investigating reports that a number of pupils were pricked by an implement used in a blood sugar testing kit.

The school said on its website that the incident at school involved year 9 boys only, and it has been working with Public Health England.

The school said on its website: "A number of boys from year 9 have reported that they were pricked by an implement used in a simple blood sugar testing kit.

"The kit belongs to a student who tests his own blood sugar levels at set points in the day as part of an ongoing medical issue.

"A full investigation is being carried out and the parents of students affected have been contacted.

"We have been working with Public Health England to ensure that the best medical advice is available. A letter from PHE has been sent to the parents of the boys involved.

"If anyone has any further concerns please email office@hccs.info"