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'Despair' as violence in class soars

Teachers yesterday warned of growing despair over a rising tide of violence in classrooms across Scotland.

Teachers yesterday warned of growing despair over a rising tide of violence in classrooms across Scotland from children as young as five.

Recent incidents included one teacher who was head-butted and another with 20 years' experience who was punched in the face.