A rumour that has spread around social media of a student in apparent possession of a firearm has been deemed unfounded.

The Regina Police Service says on Thursday at about noon, the School Resource Officer for Miller Comprehensive Catholic School started investigating a rumour of a picture of what appeared to be a firearm on a student’s phone.

Officers say the image on the phone was a photo taken of an internet image and the student does not have access to any firearms.

The Regina Police Service says there is no threat to the school, staff or public.