The Pupils’ Representative (Barn- och elevombudet – BEO) has accused Sundbro School of not doing enough to protect one of its students.
The 14-year-old boy was subjected to treatment that involved being tied to a tree and a post, an incident which was filmed by one of his tormentors and made available for viewing on the internet, Sveriges Radio reports.
Malmö Council can choose to either pay the compensation or try for an out of court settlement. If this fails, the case will go to the district court.