A school has issued a warning after several pupils were caught with laser pens.

Several teenagers at Clydebank High School had the items confiscated recently, the school’s newsletter for September confirmed.

The Clydebank Post reports that in a statement, joint acting head teachers John Hand, Mary Rooney and David Docherty told of the school’s zero tolerance approach to laser pens.

They wrote: “Every year we face the new fad…this year is no exception. We are increasingly finding pupils bringing laser pens to school.

“This is wholly inappropriate as they pose a risk to people’s health. We would like to remind you that laser pens will be confiscated and only retrievable by parent/carer from the school office.”

Hand held lasers can cause eye damage if used inappropriately, medics have warned.

In February this year, Clydebank Police Office issued a safety warning after receiving several reports of laser pens being aimed at aeroplanes. Five complaints were made to police and it was thought the source of the light came from somewhere close to the Goals five-a-side football pitches on Great Western Road.

Meanwhile, Clydebank High is also taking a firm stance against bullying.

Readers of the school newsletter have been asked to complete a survey on the school website which will help review policies and procedures towards anti-bullying.

It states: “Clydebank High School aims to be a safe place where young people can learn in an environment where they will be treated with respect. It is our firm belief that no young person should experience any kind of discrimination or bullying behaviour.”