EIGHT YEAR OLD GIRL IN DRUG SCANDAL

Police in Swansea were today invesigating claims that an
eight-year-old girl had tested positive to cannabis.

Social services were called in after routine medical tests found
traces of the drug in the childs blood.

The headteacher at the youngster's school has sent letters to parents
giving advice on drugs.

A police spokeswoman confirmed the matter involving the girl, who has
not been named, had been reported to police.

Gareth Williams, chairman of Swansea council's education committee,
said he was "shocked" by the allegations, but added he would wait for
a report to be finalised before commenting further.

The headteacher of the girl's school said he believed the school was
not "directly or indirectly" involved in the matter.

But he added: "It has been brought to my attention that in the local
community there was an eight-year-old girl who there was an issue with.

"It's not our policy to talk about individuals, but I recognise drugs
are available in the community and advice has been given to the family
and general advice given to other parents."

He said a letter was sent to the parents of the school's other
children.

"I did not alert families that there was a drug problem in the area
just that if they suspect anything wrong with their children they
should seek advice from their GP."

The headteacher said no action was being taken against the girl by the
school, which was told about the incident by the youngster's family.