A teacher at a top grammar school has been suspended after they allegedly used a mug with an image depicting the Prophet Mohammed.

The staff member at Colchester Royal Grammar School in Essex is said to have been photographed with the item, which had a picture from a cartoon series called Jesus And Mo on it.

They have been suspended from their role, a source said.

A spokesman for the school said: “We have been notified that an image has been shared online of an individual appearing to use a cup that has an offensive image on it.

“At this time we are looking into the matter.