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Hatton's parents made a small gym in the basement of their pub when he was 12, and it was there that he honed his skills on a punching bag.

Both of his parents died while Eagle was locked up, and he can’t even mention their names without tearing up to this day.

The start of the school year saw the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warn parents about the need for children to attend classes.

Outside the home tied to Mr Robinson and his parents in Washington, neighbours expressed shock that a fellow resident could have committed such an attack.

Existing law can subject the parent or guardian of a student who is chronically absent or late to school with a fine of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.