My son was pushed over by another child and broken his front teeth as a result. Is this ABH? The boys are both 12.

Posted on 22 Nov 2017

Whilst walking home from school, my son was spun around by his bacpack by another child. When the child let go, he fell to the floor. His mouth hit the floor and as a result his two front teeth were badly damaged. One snapped in half, the other was chipped and the enamel sheared off the front. Both boys were upset and apparently the 'attacker' was remorseful immediately afterwards. My husband arrived at scene straight after it happened and managed to get my son into a dentist. He is due to have reconstructive work now at a cost to us. My son has some slight facial injury and of course the upset of losing the teeth and having been attacked. My husband has had time off work to be with my son until the reconstruction has happened, my son has not yet gone back to school, feeling too sore, vulnerable and self concious. 

Meanwhile his 'attacker' has returned  to school and although has made apologetic noises initially, is now trying to distance himself from the incident. 

We spoke to school and to the mother of the other child, but I am left with a feeling of injustice. Our boy is looking at a life of having to periodically replace his teeth. He has been traumatised by the event. He has played saxophone for 3 years, now he may have to give it up. Do we have any recourse? The boys are only 12, and although I know children make mistakes the effects of this one are life long.

 

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