A GRIEVING mother launched a public attack on the police, a school and town council of not doing enough to prevent the death of her son.

Tom Dyos-Acton, 16, was found critically ill at his home on Nickleby Road, Poynton, on October 31 but died in hospital on November 2.

Police found no suspicious circumstances and a coroner opened an inquest on November 5.

His mother Gaynor Dyos-Acton claims Tom was subjected to bullying and intimidation after telling the police about drug dealing.

At a meeting of Poynton Town Council on Monday, Mrs Dyos-Acton launched a scathing attack on the authorities.

She said: “Two weeks ago my son Tom died in tragic circumstances at home.

“What you won’t know is that he had given information to police about drug dealers in Poynton.

“He was bullied, pressured and then threatened. Poynton was not a safe place for Tom.

“We tried to take the issue to the authorities but were not taken seriously.

“I came to the council in April for help and you did nothing.”

Councillor Michael Jones, leader of Cheshire East Council, who was present at the meeting, said the council were looking at the wider issue of drugs in schools, but pledged to investigate Mrs Dyos-Acton’s complaint if she could provide evidence.

He added: “I am absolutely mortified at the situation with your son.

“There is a review going on and I am meeting with the chief constables to talking this as well.

“We will look at this for all schools so lessons can be learned.”

Speaking at the meeting, Councillor Joss Saunders, said: “We do not run the police or the school.

“If there are issues at the school they will be dealt with by the school and the council. We are really, really sorry.”

Tom lived at home with mum Gaynor and Paul Dyos-Acton and younger sister Ellie, 14. He  had just started studying music production and sound technology at South Manchester College.

Inspector Steve Griffiths offered his condolences to Tom’s family.

He said:?“Macclesfield Police works closely with the school and the local council with information given about drugs being considered and acted on if appropriate.”

“We would urge residents to continue to give information about drug dealing in their area to help us continue to bring to justice, those involved in illicit drugs."

A spokesman for Poynton Town Council: “Mr and Mrs Acton attended Poynton’s Annual Town Assembly in April this year, and voiced concerns to those residents and councillors present about what Mrs Acton described as the availability of drugs both in Poynton generally, and at the High School. 

“At the assembly the Town Council offered to facilitate a round table discussion involving the key stakeholders. 

“Following subsequent meetings between Mrs Acton and the police on May 13, 2013, and with the head and deputy head teacher at the high school on June 6, 2013, Mrs Acton apparently felt such a discussion would not serve any useful purpose. “

David Waugh, headteacher at Poynton High School, said: “As a school, and as individual members of staff and pupils, we have been stunned by the loss of a member of our community and continue to express our deepest sympathy.

“We continue to provide the highest of educational standards in every aspect of our school life, within a framework of outstanding care, guidance and support.

“In the meantime, it would not be appropriate to comment directly on any of the issues raised while various reviews and legal processes are being followed.”