Abusive messages were posted on social media in response to a photo of pupils with the first minister.
Police are investigating online racial abuse aimed at children from a Glasgow primary school.
The messages were posted on social media in response to a photo of pupils from St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields with the first minister.Police Scotland confirmed it was investigating and providing support to the school. St Albert's head teacher Clare Harker said staff were shocked and horrified by the reaction on social media.She said: "Thankfully the pupils in the photo are unaware of the online abuse as they're so young, but all the teachers and parents are appalled.
"Thank you to everyone, including the first minister, for their messages of support for the children and school. Their kind words have helped reaffirm our faith in human beings following the disgusting online abuse."Every brilliant young person and every member of staff
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