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A rock music tutor was suspended from his school after allegedly putting a teenage student in a headlock.

Mark Acton was asked to stay away from the campus while bosses at Trafford College investigated the alleged incident.

It is understood that a 17-year-old student was involved in a scuffle with Mr Acton on campus and suffered bruising to his neck, reports the Manchester Evening News.

His family are believed to have brought the complaint to the college.

But last night it emerged that Mr Acton has now been allowed to return to the classroom after a disciplinary hearing.

Mr Acton, a senior tutor who has worked at the college for nearly 13 years and who also fronts his own pop group, teaches music theory and practise to aspiring rock and pop star students at the college’s Music Base hub on Newton Street, Manchester .

He did not respond to messages from the M.E.N.

Trafford College confirmed that he had been suspended on full pay until the investigation was concluded.

They said his case was dealt with yesterday – and that ‘appropriate action’ had been taken and Mr Acton had been allowed to return to work.

A spokeswoman said: “Mark Acton is no longer suspended. Appropriate action has been taken in line with the college’s disciplinary procedure.

“Trafford College has a strict safeguarding procedure and the safety and welfare of our students is of the utmost importance.”

Students who attend contemporary music courses are taught by former musicians and have also received ‘masterclasses’ from rock stars such as New Order’s Peter Hook.

Yesterday at the city centre campus, students and staff spoke in support of Mr Acton.

One student said: “Mark is a good guy. He has his own band but will promote what the students are doing.”

Another added: “I’ve heard it was all a big misunderstanding.”