Police probe historical school sex abuse claims
Police are investigating allegations of abuse at a school, believed to be Galashiels Academy, between 1969 and 1980
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Allegations of historical sexual abuse at a secondary school in the Scottish Borders are being investigated by police.
Officers are probing incidents that took place between 1969 and 1980.
The school has not been named but is understood to be Galashiels Academy.
The force encouraged any victims to come forward, regardless of how much time has passed.
They said that included affected former pupils who no longer live in the area.
Det Insp Jim McLauchlan of Police Scotland's National Child Abuse Investigation Unit said: "We know that those with information from this time period may no longer live in the area and we want to encourage everyone with knowledge of this type of crime to reach out.
"If you have any information that could help with our inquiries then please get in touch.
"Every report is thoroughly investigated, with sensitivity and professionalism, by specially trained liaison officers who will support victims."
A spokesperson for Scottish Borders Council said: "Scottish Borders Council are supporting Police Scotland with their investigations."