A primary school will install washing machines in a bid to kill bedbugs - which have even infested soft toys and cushions.

The four-year infestation St Bride's Primary School in Govanhill, Glasgow, requires drastic action to tackle the pests.

Washing machines will now be installed to boil-wash the clothes of children whose families do not have available facilities.

A report said "several areas of the school" were part of the bedbugs spread, with soft toys and cushions to be washed on a regular basis to avoid contamination.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, whose constituency houses the school, said intensive work was being carried out.

In parliament on Thursday, she said: "I know the work that is going on is very intensive and I think all of us have to encourage those involved in this to follow all of the guidelines in order that the work that's being does has the best chance of succeeding."

A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: "The measures introduced in the school are having an impact with no active sightings in the school since January and no additional staff affected.

"This must be done as sensitively as possible so that there is no stigma for our children and families.

"This includes hosting information sessions - inviting along other professionals, as appropriate - to help educate families with problems affecting their homes that can sometimes have an impact on schools."