School brawl boy dies

Nicola Dowling

November 30, 2004

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A BOY of 15 died today after a fight with another teenager at school.

Police were called to Broadoak Comprehensive in Warburton Lane, Partington, at 12.30pm following reports of an "altercation".

The 15-year-old boy, who is thought to have had a heart attack, was taken to Trafford General Hospital but pronounced dead half-an-hour later. Attempts to revive him failed.

Police today confirmed they had arrested a boy of 14 in connection with the incident. He will be questioned today. A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "Our paramedics administered resuscitation but were unable to save the youngster."

Detectives and forensic experts were at the school to establish exactly what had happened.

A police spokesman said: "Shortly after 12.30pm today officers responded to reports a 15-year-old boy had been injured following an incident at Broadoak Comprehensive School. The boy was taken to Trafford General Hospital where he subsequently died at 1.05pm. It is believed the boy had been in an altercation with another pupil at the school.

"A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and police officers will be working closely with the school and parents."

A spokesman from the Department for Education and Skills said: "Our thoughts are very much with family, friends and the school at this difficult time. Further comment would be inappropriate while police investigations are continuing."

No-one from the school or Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council was available for comment.

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Liz Harvey, Carrington (30/11/2004 at 15:27)

What a sad time for this boy's family. I went to the same school and could not believe that this has happened there. Young lads these days are too quick to take part in fights and incidents and don't think of what could happen. Although the younger boy did not mean serious harm this just shows what some actions conclude with. It takes bigger men to walk away from trouble than to take part.

N H, TAMESIDE (30/11/2004 at 16:09)

PLEASE CHECK WITH TRAFFORD MBC ACCORDING TO THE DFES SITE THE SCHOOL IS SECONDARY MODERN NOT COMPREHENSIVE>

Peter, Manchester (30/11/2004 at 17:43)

To send your child to school and not have them return has to be a parents worst nightmare and I really feel for the parents of this young boy. At many schools the children are no longer supervised at break times. If this was the case at this school then this is an horrendous example of why this policy has to be changed.

Keith Gallamore, Sydney. Austrlia (30/11/2004 at 17:55)

I my self was a pupil at the school back in the 70`s.
I agree with Liz that its sad that this has happend to a young person so close to xmas.
My sorrows go to the Boys Family.
I only hope that the school will learn from the incident, that we don't see it again.

kim, Manchester (30/11/2004 at 20:52)

'Deepest sympatheys to the family, friends and school for the 15 year old boy. I also feel sorry for the 14 year old because alot of teenagers have fights these days, but normally get through it, he must be traumatized and would not have expected this to happen either, hes still growing up, not knowing this could have been possible. Sorry for the 15 year old... it is a life cut short and unfortunate.'

ADAM MORTON, new zealand (30/11/2004 at 22:53)

I knew this boy and i am shocked to hear of his death.I was born and bred in partington and this is a rare inncodent and in no way reflects on the close community that is partington

not shown, Partington, Manchester (01/12/2004 at 17:15)

I agree with everyone, no one should send their children to school for them not to come home, that must be the most worst nightmare any parent could have. my thoughts and feelings go right out to them.
also everyone shouldnt be so quick to judge, there are fights happening at schools everyday, it is just so unnfortuanate that in this case David sadly died.
i think the reporters should get there stories right before making bad reputations for good schools.
my thoughts go out to Graham Downes, who is an excellent head teacher, who cares so much for his school and pupils. he is the only head teacher i have heard of that goes round into lessons and makes sure everythings going ok, and see`s what people are learning. he is the only head teacher i have heard of that knows all the pupils names - this isnt just because its a small school because i havnt heard of any others even trying to remember half the names of some of their students. you will never catch him with out a smile on his face. you hardly hear of students being able to go to their headteacher for help or advice or just a chat when you are feeling low. Graham Downes is a well known loved man know by people all over the community and made such good improvements to the school.
and who ever it was that says pupils are not supervised during breaks and lunch hours, this is not the case, there are prefects and teachers supervising all the school. there are also cctv cameras.
so i think everyone should stop making the issue about the school and look towards family and close freinds of David offering them all the support they need.

Melanie, tameside (02/12/2004 at 08:30)

My deepest sympathies go out to this boys family. I have a son the same age. I went to this school for 2 years and never had any trouble. I agree that Graham Downes is an excellent teacher who cared for all his pupils. Partington is a very close community and i hope you all pull together at this time.

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