Boy, 10, was ‘repeatedly PUNCHED in the face by his teacher’ & rushed to A&E before being suspended, dad fumes
A FATHER has claimed his 10-year-old son was repeatedly PUNCHED in the face by his teacher.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place at Christ the King RC Primary School in Islington, north London.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating the allegations which resulted in the boy needing to go to A&E.
Charles Etumnu claims his son was “punched multiple times” by a member of staff at the school.
Recounting the alleged incident, Charles said his son was on a staircase landing watching another pupil getting into trouble.
“He then felt a forceful push from behind. He stumbled and regained balance and said ‘Don’t touch me'”, Charles told Sky News.
“The teacher then dragged him to a confined space on the landing and started raining punches on him.
“He was trying to fend them off when other teachers came and pulled them off him. My son then started crying.”
The school sent a letter to Charles saying his son had been suspended for an act of aggression towards a member of staff.
He then received another letter three days later saying his son was no longer suspended.
Three of his children had been enrolled at the school, but Charles and his wife decided to remove them all.
James Potts, Chair of Governors at Christ the King RC Primary School, said: “An allegation was made about an incident at the school in November.
“As soon as the allegation was made, we took the matter extremely seriously and took all appropriate actions.
“A member of staff was suspended at the time, pending a full investigation.
“We are working closely with the Metropolitan Police, Islington Council and the Diocese of Westminster.
“As part of our continued partnership with parents, carers and the wider community, we take the safety and well-being of our pupils extremely seriously, and are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst an investigation is ongoing.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were contacted on Friday, 10 November following a report that a ten-year-old pupil had been assaulted by a member of staff at a school in Tollington Park, N4.
“There were no reports of any serious injuries.
“Safeguarding children remains our priority and we treat such allegations very seriously.
“Those involved in this incident, along with several witnesses, are being spoken with and the investigation is ongoing.
“We are working with partners, including the local authority and the school, to progress this matter as swiftly as possible.”
A statement from Islington Council on X/Twitter said: “We are aware of these reports and are taking them seriously.
“We’re working with the school to investigate.”