Two girls face arrest over bullying

A SCOTTISH sheriff gave police powers yesterday to arrest two schoolgirls if they continue an alleged campaign of bullying and abuse against a fellow student.

Jenny Soutar, 17, of Blairgowrie, obtained an interim interdict against four girls at Blairgowrie High School last week after claiming she had been subjected to eight months of bullying.

At Perth Sheriff Court yesterday, Sheriff Michael Fletcher granted a further order against two of the pupils and authorised police to arrest them if the court order was breached.