Shocking images of police restraining a handcuffed 12-year-old autistic boy in school have surfaced on social media.

The child’s mother, Sharron Faiq, has posted a video of the incident on YouTube.

Happier time: Sharron Faiq with son Rayan

The restraint took place at Dukeries Academy, Nottinghamshire, over behaviour issues.

‘Cornered’ and ‘shouted at’

In an email to Autism Eye, Faiq alleges her son Rayan was “accosted”, “cornered” and “shouted at” by the dinner lady to put on his school shoes, as he was wearing trainers.

Mum-of-four Faiq says Rayan, who also has joint disorder hypermobility and dyspraxia, then “became aggressive” by hitting the dinner lady.

The boy had been working from home with support staff and having three one-hour sessions at the Academy.

But Rayan’s mainstream one-to-one contacted his mum and suggested he should try staying in school between 11am and 3pm.

The mother says she informed the school that he did not have shoes. However, she says the school told her he would be okay without them.

She said she ordered shoes for the following day.

 Restrained and handcuffed

The video of the incident on 30 June shows the boy restrained by the legs, with a police officer holding his arms behind his back. Two other officers look on.

Faiq refers to her son being handcuffed. Later, he is released and the handcuffs removed before he leaves the school with his mum.

Former nurse Faiq, 51, from Nottinghamshire, repeatedly tells staff they are a “disgrace”.

The mum says the school has expelled Rayan. However, he is getting 30 hours of support from R.E.A.L Education. The Nottinghamshire-based group provides opportunities for youngsters who have fallen out of education.

Autism Eye approached Nottinghamshire Police and Dukeries Academy, but neither responded.

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