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Primary school teacher who slapped child across face claimed she ‘lost her balance’

Independent (uk) 1 min read 2 hours ago

<p>Helena Eckles, 53, who struck disruptive pupil, maintained there had been 'miscarriage of justice', following conviction for assault</p>
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