A secondary school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a child.

The teacher, who is believed to work at Shuttleworth College in Burnley, was arrested earlier this week.

Police confirmed that a man in his 20s from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity involving a child under the age of 16.

It is believed that the man has since been released on bail.

No further details have been provided at this time and enquiries remain ongoing.