The abuse is said to have taken place over a period of several years and several students are suspected of having been exposed.

- In this difficult situation, we have offered support to those affected and have done so since this was discovered, says Hayne Hedin.

The teacher was arrested at Borås District Court on Thursday for probable cause, which is the stronger degree of suspicion.

Denies crime

The arrest refers to suspected crimes against children, but there are already criminal suspicions that apply to more children.

- We have found material when we went through his technology, says chamber prosecutor Sofia Bryngelsson

The teacher denies any wrongdoing and has been fired from his job.