Parents of 19 boys suspended in one day over ‘toxic masculinity’ claim hit back as kids left ‘fearful’ to attend school

THE parents of 19 boys suspended from a Co Antrim secondary school earlier this month have called for further investigations into the events leading to the disciplinary action. The boys were suspended from Laurelhill Community College for one day on January 9, 2026 over alleged “intimidation” of female and substitute teachers. The suspensions arose after…