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Plymouth schoolgirl held over staff 'attacks' | |
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A schoolgirl has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a member of school staff twice in one week. | A schoolgirl has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a member of school staff twice in one week. |
Police were called to the Mount Tamar special school in Plymouth on 16 October, and again on 21 October. | Police were called to the Mount Tamar special school in Plymouth on 16 October, and again on 21 October. |
On the first occasion the girl was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and was bailed. | On the first occasion the girl was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and was bailed. |
After the second incident she was arrested on suspicion of assault. She has been bailed until 1 November. | After the second incident she was arrested on suspicion of assault. She has been bailed until 1 November. |
The girl's age has not been disclosed. | The girl's age has not been disclosed. |
'Vulnerable girl' | 'Vulnerable girl' |
On its website Mount Tamar school describes itself as "a specialist residential school for young people aged 5 to 16 who have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties". | On its website Mount Tamar school describes itself as "a specialist residential school for young people aged 5 to 16 who have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties". |
Head teacher Brett Storry said: "This incident needs to be kept in perspective - it involves a very young and vulnerable girl who needs the support and structure that school life brings. | |
"Mount Tamar is a community special school educating young people with severe behavioural issues and learning needs, so the occasional incident is to be expected. | "Mount Tamar is a community special school educating young people with severe behavioural issues and learning needs, so the occasional incident is to be expected. |
"I have a very talented and experienced group of staff, who are trained to manage situations and react appropriately. That is what happened." | "I have a very talented and experienced group of staff, who are trained to manage situations and react appropriately. That is what happened." |
A Plymouth City Council spokeswoman said: "Mount Tamar has the offer of our support should they require it. However, the school has the situation well in hand." | A Plymouth City Council spokeswoman said: "Mount Tamar has the offer of our support should they require it. However, the school has the situation well in hand." |
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