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Laura Ferguson

Carer who 'repeatedly punched' child under his care avoids being struck off

A care worker has avoided being struck off the register after being convicted of assaulting a child under his care at work.

Paul Young was convicted at Paisley Sheriff Court of placing a child in a headlock and "repeatedly punching his head to his injury" on March 27, 2019 while employed in Johnstone.

Mr Young received a 48-month warning on their register and conditions imposed by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) following the incident.

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