Police investigate assault on child ‘pulled from wheelchair’

Police say they are investigating after a child was “pulled from a wheelchair and assaulted” at a school.

Footage of a child being kicked and punched on the ground was circulated online after the incident, which is believed to have happened at Commonweal School, in Swindon, on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for the secondary school and sixth form said they would not comment on specific incidents but were “aware” of the video and “investigating in detail”.

Wiltshire Police has confirmed it is also investigating the matter and has contacted the families of those involved.

“We would ask that people refrain from speculating on the incident or continuing to share the footage to avoid compromising the investigation,” a police spokesperson added.

“Members of the public should be aware that while the footage may be distressing, any reports of threats or abuse towards the families of those involved will be taken seriously and may result in criminal action.”