‘Brutal’ restraint of autistic boy in calming room

CCTV of an autistic pupil being restrained by staff in a calming room at a special school is “brutal” and “unlawful”, a restraint expert has told the BBC.
The footage shows the 12-year-old being held face-down on the floor in a prone restraint involving five members of staff.
His mother – who gave it to the BBC – said she was “horrified” when she watched it.
The management of the school, in Leeds, said multiple investigations found staff had no case to answer and the expert views were a “difference of opinion”.
The BBC has also spoken to an autistic pupil who was aged five when he was detained for prolonged periods at a different school.

Source: BBC