Teacher arrested over child porn

Computer equipment was taken as part of the inquiry

A former teacher at a private school for girls has been arrested by police investigating allegations of possession of child pornography.

Jonathan Summers was arrested as part of Operation Ore - an international crackdown on internet pornography.

South Wales Police also seized computers from his home in Bridgend, south Wales.

Mr Summers, who has been questioned by police, was a physics teacher at the private Howell's School for Girls in Llandaff, Cardiff.

Headmistress Jane Fitz confirmed that Mr Summers' contract had been terminated following his arrest.

She said: "Mr Summers is no longer working at the school.

"We have complied with the area child protection committee guidelines and are co-operating fully with the police investigation.

Computers taken

"This is a matter external to the school."

Police removed computers from 32-year-old Mr Summers' home as part of their investigation into the alleged use of an American paedophile website.

A South Wales Police spokesman said: "We can confirm that a 32-year-old man from the Bridgend area has been arrested in connection with Operation Ore.

"Inquiries are ongoing."

Operation Ore is being conducted jointly with authorities in the United States.