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TWO 14-year-old boys were caught taking Viagra in school.

Police are investigating after the second-year pupils were hauled before the headmaster after other children tipped off teachers.

Both boys caught with the male impotence drug were excluded from St Matthew's Academy in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.

A source at the school said: "The boys were caught after reports they had taken a number of the pills each.

"They were pulled into the headmaster's office and found to be in possession of prescription drugs including Viagra.

"The boys have claimed not to have taken any of them but there has been good reason to believe that was not the case.

"Teachers have been told to be extra vigilant.

"Because it is relatively easy to get hold of there is a real worry that this could become a craze among pupils."

One concerned parent said: "My son came home and said this boy had been excluded for taking pills.

"He was embarrassed when I quizzed him about it then he admitted it was Viagra.

"I didn't know whether to laugh or be really concerned.

"Apparently the youngster is a bit of a toerag and probably just did it for a prank."

A North Ayrshire Council spokeswoman said: "Last week, two pupils came into school with prescription drugs including Viagra. They were caught and excluded from school as a result."

Record GP Craig Lennox said: "This drug is not designed for children and so the possible side effects are unknown.

"The most likely thing that would happen to someone who took too much is a prolonged and painful erection."

Viagra has become popular as a recreational drug with revellers who feel it gives them some kind of high.