Dad alleges disparity in treatment of cyberbullies

The father of a boy who was forced from his school by a campaign of bullying on Facebook has accused schools of using conflicting standards in their treatment of cyberbullying of pupils compared to teachers.

Gerry and Liza Dalton’s 11-year-old son has not been in school since March because they say he was at risk if he remained at the Co Meath primary school.

Five pupils at the school were identified as having set up a Facebook page where some of the bullying happened, including taunting about his South African accent.