Council criticised over failure to protect family from violent son

Joe Lepper
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

A family who had concerns about their teenage son were not adequately protected by their council, the Local Government Ombudsman has said.

In 2012, safeguarding and looked-after children services for children in Northumberland were rated as 'outstanding'. Picture: Northumberland County Council
In 2012, safeguarding and looked-after children services for children in Northumberland were rated as 'outstanding'. Picture: Northumberland County Council

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