Syrian refugee attack: Family plan to sue Tommy Robinson over allegations against teenage victim

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The headmaster of Almondbury Community School in Huddersfield said the situation was ‘being taken extremely seriously’ “He has been reported for summons, for an offence of assault,” a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said. “He will appear at youth court in due course.” The suspect had shared numerous posts from Robinson’s Facebook account in recent months, as well as from Britain First and other far-right accounts. Police said the incident happened on 25 October at Almondbury Community School and was reported the day after, adding: “The victim and his family are receiving ongoing support from police and other agencies.” The Independent understands that the boy will appear at Leeds Youth Court but a date has not yet been set. Barry Sheerman, the Labour MP for Huddersfield, said he had been supporting the family and added: “I will be following up to ensure all available support is being given.” A spokesperson for Kirklees Council said: “Neither us nor the school condone violence in any form and behaviour like this will not be tolerated.” In a letter sent to parents on Wednesday, Almondbury Community School headteacher Trevor Bowen said the situation was “being taken extremely seriously”.