A Scots mum has told how she was forced to move her autistic son to another school after cruel bullies tormented him with physical attacks and vile phone calls.
Jack Hemmings' torrent of physical, emotional and homophobic abuse began from his first day St David's High School in Midlothian last year. The 14-year-old, from Dalkeith, was even targeted at home after callous bullies found his number online.
Now, his heartbroken mum, Toni, 46, has told how she would stay up all night crying after her countless attempts to get school staff to take action.