A frustrated father confronted bullies who he claims made life hellish for his children and even broke his son’s arm - now he faces being prosecuted.
Christopher Cooper, 37, says son Braiden, 9, and daughter Millie, 11, have been subjected to savage treatment by a gang of tormentors since they started at North Walney Primary School in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, just over a year ago.
He wrote on Facebook: "Within a couple of weeks their education and childhoods were turned upside down by the school bully.
"He and his little gang threw Millie to the floor and then stood around her kicking her in the ribs.
"Upset, she removed her glasses to wipe her tears – the bullies response was to tell a younger child to stamp on her glasses, breaking them.
"From them until now almost a year later, both have been subject to repeated verbal and physical assaults, certainly on a weekly if not almost daily basis."
He contacted police and the school, but claims neither have tackled the issue in a satisfactory manner.
He added: "Braiden had his arm broken and underwent surgery. On another occasion he was held in a crucifix position with his arms stretched out to the side, so another child could repeatedly punch him in the stomach.
"Millie has been kicked, punched, verbally abused, even drinks poured over her at the school party whilst wearing her party dress in order to humiliate her.
"Both have been so emotionally affected that I’m concerned Millie is on the verge of having an eating disorder, Braiden has been caught physically making himself sick to avoid going to school.”
Frustrated, Mr Cooper angrily confronted the alleged bully, telling him to to leave his kids alone or face the consequences
"The result – I am now under investigation by the police, and at risk of losing my career,” he added.
"What an absolute joke. What options was I left with?
"As a father I have always taught my kids right from wrong, and yet no one in authority, both the school and the police have shown any desire to protect them."
It is claimed he now faces charges of intimdation.
The school said in a statement: ‘Bullying is not acceptable at North Walney Primary, Nursery and Pre-School and we fully accept that there have been a number of incidents involving Mr Cooper’s children over the last six months and recognise the distress they have caused.
‘But in responding to those incidents the safety and welfare of the children has always been our first priority, and as such, we do not recognise or accept the description of the school’s actions.
‘All incidents have been properly investigated and appropriate actions taken, ranging from whole class talks, workshops from the local police officer and changes to the school routine, through to specific child focused action plans to prevent any further incidents.
‘At all times we have kept Mr Cooper involved and aware of what was being done to support his children.
"Our understanding to date was that while he was understandably angry that incidents had occurred, he was satisfied with the actions of the school and the plans put in place, including a detailed plan discussed at the start of March.
‘We want North Walney Primary School to be a place where all children thrive and achieve and we continue to work to that end.’
Police confirmed a man has been reported to court following a public order incident on March 3 2016.
The incident relates to a verbal altercation between an adult and a child, where threats were made.
The man, 37, from Barrow, has been reported to court for ‘section 4 public order offence’.
He has received summons to court for May 26.
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