UPDATE: Maggot infestation prompted pest control callout at Crown Primary, Highland Council confirms

Highland Council has now confirmed earlier horror reports that maggots fell on children's desks at Inverness's Crown Primary School.

The incident was first reported by the BBC, who described the children as "horrified".

It is understood the infestation was in the ceiling of a learning space.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: "The school became aware of the issue yesterday (Tuesday, May 24) and moved pupils in the affected area to different workspaces so their learning was not disrupted.

"Pest control were immediately called to resolve this issue."

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