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The family of a teenager who suffered brain injuries when he was attacked with a hammer at school have launched a High Court claim for damages.The family of a teenager who suffered brain injuries when he was attacked with a hammer at school have launched a High Court claim for damages.
Henry Webster was 15 when he was attacked by a gang at Ridgeway School, Wroughton, in January 2007. He suffered three skull fractures. Henry Webster was 15 when he was attacked by a gang at Ridgeway School, Wroughton, Wiltshire, in January 2007. He suffered three skull fractures.
Mr Webster and his family say the school failed in its duty of care.Mr Webster and his family say the school failed in its duty of care.
Ridgeway School has said it cannot be held responsible for the attack, which happened after school hours. Ridgeway School has said it cannot be held responsible for the attack which happened after school hours.
Thirteen teenagers were convicted in 2008 of being involved in the attack and given sentences ranging from eight months to eight years.Thirteen teenagers were convicted in 2008 of being involved in the attack and given sentences ranging from eight months to eight years.
Some of the jailed youths were said to be a member of a gang called Asian Invasion at the school.Some of the jailed youths were said to be a member of a gang called Asian Invasion at the school.
The Webster family have maintained that authorities at the 1,400-pupil institution allowed a culture of bullying to become establishment. The Webster family have maintained that authorities at the 1,400-pupil institution allowed a culture of bullying to become established.
The case is expected to last five weeks.The case is expected to last five weeks.