Teacher Tied Child in Classroom Game

A chemistry teacher in Edinburgh faced charges after tying up a seven-year-old child with cable ties during a tantrum, claiming it was part of a “cops and robbers” game the child willingly joined. Found guilty of assault but cleared of more serious charges, he called the act a “momentary lapse” and “stupid and naive.” The judge acknowledged his long career and the unusual circumstances but stressed that tying up a child is never acceptable. Despite the guilty verdict, he received an absolute discharge — no criminal record — to protect his teaching career, which he’s held for 18 years. The school confirmed they followed safeguarding procedures and said the incident occurred outside school grounds, with no pupils involved. The judge ultimately believed Greenwood had learned his lesson, allowing him to stay in education while firmly condemning the behavior. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e0ab33650a42c87