Colchester grammar teacher suspended over Prophet Muhammad mug

(BBC) A teacher has been suspended from a top state grammar school after allegedly using a mug with a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on it.

The teacher at Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) in Essex is thought to have taken the mug into the playground.

Last year, Ofsted found pupils at the school were subjected to sexist or racist comments.

The school said the matter would be reviewed and “appropriate robust action” would be taken as necessary.

The Ofsted report found leadership, behaviour, attitudes and personal development at the school were inadequate.

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