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A primary school teacher has been suspended due to allegations that she "punched a 10-year-old boy".
On Tuesday, a video emerged on Twitter showing a parent speaking with a teacher outside the Christ the King RC Primary School in north London. In the clip, a man and woman can be seen confronting an unnamed teacher at the school gate as they demand she answer to the accusations.
The clip is just one minute long, but the woman is seen becoming more and more angry with staff members as she tries to get her words out. In the post, she wrote: "I can’t believe I’m writing these words.
"My 10-year-old nephew was punched multiple times by his teacher… at Christ The King School in Islington. The 10-year-old had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back areas."
The 10-year-old had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back areas (Getty Images)James Potts, chair of governors 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.
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"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."
There were no reports of any serious injuries. The teacher in question is now being investigated, the school confirmed.
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."