Boys Held over School Rape Claims

Two teenage boys have been arrested over claims a 15-year-old girl was raped at a Birmingham school.

The incident is alleged to have happened earlier this year, the BBC has learned.

Two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries, West Midlands Police said.

Birmingham City Council said two pupils have been excluded "following serious allegations" and the school was fully supporting the police investigation.

"This matter is subject to current police proceedings," a spokesperson said.

The statement added: "The safety of all our young people is of paramount importance, and Birmingham City Council will provide support to staff and pupils at the school when the summer term commences."

(With thanks to BBC News for this news item. bbc.co.uk/news)