17 July 2018

Islamic school investigated after firearm incident

An Islamic boarding school is being investigated after the headteacher and his son were arrested following reports of a firearm being brandished.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Darul Uloom School, in south-east London, over concerns about potential misconduct and mismanagement at its charity.

Armed police went to the school on 30 May following reports of a man believed to be seen with a suspected firearm.

A teacher, Yusef Musa, who worked as the school's safeguarding lead, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. [Tes] Read more