Shaun Pattyson attacked headteacher Robert Swindells at Chesterton Community Sports College and left him stricken on the ground.

Dad Shaun Pattyson head-butted a headteacher after being called in to collect a child due to their unruly behaviour. The 27-year-old and his partner were asked to pick up the girl from Chesterton Community Sports College due to behavioural issues.

But while headteacher Robert Swindells was having a conversation with the child's mum the defendant approached, squared up to him and butted him. The prosecution allege he continued the assault by punching and kicking the victim

Now magistrates have adjourned the case and Pattyson will learn his fate at North Staffordshire Justice Centre next month. Prosecutor Emma Thompson said Mr Swindells has worked at the school for 25 years and has been head for 10 years.

She said the school had been experiencing problems with the student for some time with issues including swearing at teachers during lessons. The child's parents were called in on May 9.

Miss Thompson said: "The headteacher had a conversation with the child's mum on the phone and she said she would come immediately to collect the child.

"The child went to the front entrance and began being rude. Within 10 minutes the child's parents arrived.

"The mother approached the front entrance and shouted at the child to get a phone. The child went to collect the phone.

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