POLICE in Helensburgh were called to the town's Waitrose supermarket to deal with reports of disorder involving Hermitage Academy pupils.

School pupils' access to the shop on Cardross Road was restricted and officers attended at lunch time on Wednesday, September 18 to assist staff.

Tempers were said to be rising and police say a large number of pupils were pushing and shoving to enter the supermarket.

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It's alleged that a 16-year-old male pupil from Barge Court in Rhu was verbally abusive to one of the attending police officers; he was charged with a disorder offence and issued a recorded police warning.

A Waitrose spokesperson confirmed there was a "minor disturbance" at the Helensburgh shop, adding: "We're grateful to the police for their swift response and as they were involved it wouldn't be appropriate for us to comment further."

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