More than 650 violent incidents recorded across Dumfries and Galloway's primary schools

There were more than 650 violent incidents recorded in Dumfries and Galloway primary schools last year, shock new statistics have revealed.

These events in the classroom and playground are six times higher in the region’s primary schools compared to secondaries.

The figures have alarmed North West Dumfries Councillor Paula Stevenson, who said that “every incident is unacceptable and has a mental and physical toll on those involved”.