Parents sue school for £1m after son, 7, critically injured by costume going up in flames

Raging parents are suing their son’s school for £1million after a disaster nativity set him on fire.

The now 10-year-old boy was injured critically when his sheep costume made from cotton wool went up in flames during the carol service at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Croydon.

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School are now being asked for the massive compensatory payout by his parents after they watched their lad go up in flames.

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He was seven at the time of the incident which saw another child who was carrying a candle trip, the flame making contact with his cotton wool costume.

Teachers, including the school’s head Noel Campbell, scrambled to put him out, MailOnline reports.

According to a high court claim, the young boy received burns on his neck, face and arms, with the injuries sustained across roughly 45% of his body.

Mr Campbell and a female teacher also received injuries and the boy’s parents said they endured psychiatric damage from seeing the harrowing events play out.

Now they want the massive payout due to what they claim was gross negligence by the school.

They are seeking £1million compensation for their son, £100,000 for his father and £50,000 for his mother.

In addition, they want a provision granted that if their lad’s condition gets worse, they would be able to return to court to get more money.

They are also seeking damages for any disadvantages they may suffer in the labour market in future due to their injuries.

Judge Master Brown granted the family anonymity so none of neither the boy nor parents can be named.

The court will hear how around 20 years three school kids lined up with the lit candles in plastic cups.

London Fire Brigade’s assistant commissioner for fire safety Dan Daly said: “This horrific accident is a stark reminder of the risk real candles can pose.

“They are a completely unnecessary hazard when it comes to children and school plays.

“Sadly this isn’t the first time we have seen clothing and costumes set alight by candles and people need to recognise the risk and prevent these incidents from happening again.”

The school has been contacted for comment.

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