A trans teenager was left with boot marks on her head and a severe concussion after she was attacked by a girl while going to her school changing room.

Coron Kraatz, a 15-year-old Oasis Academy Wintringham student, said that she feared going to school after she was attacked by another student while walking to her changing room following a PE lesson because of her gender.

The incident took place just over two weeks ago on March 19, as Coron was going to the special changing room that the school has provided for her.

She was grabbed by another girl, who hit her to the ground and began stamping on her head. She was only saved from the assault after a teacher walked in and forced the student off of her.

The teenager was quickly taken to hospital and was treated for severe concussion and bruising. The head injury also left her feeling very sick for a number of days afterwards, and has given her increased anxiety as she is worried about being safe when leaving her home.

As a result of the injuries, Coron has no memory of the two hours prior to the attack or around three hours afterwards, and has had to rely on her school and fellow students to tell her the details of what happened.

It was the third time that Coron has been attacked because of the way that she has lived, having previously been assaulted on the way home from school, prior to coming out, and recently in a local park.

Her mum Suzanne said: "This is the third time that my daughter has been attacked by vicious bullies.

"This time it took place as she was walking to a special changing room, where she was punched to the ground and kicked in the head so badly that she was left with a boot mark on her head.

"The girl also pulled clumps of hair out of her head so violently that Coron was left with cuts on her scalp and struggled washing her head for days because of how painful it was.

"A teacher even told us that if they did not intervene at the right time then it could have been too late, as the girl was stamping down on the temple of her head.

"The whole thing had left her very badly shaken to the point where she just wanted to sit inside all day with the windows shut and feared even leaving the house, because she has been attacked in the park and on the way home from school before, it is almost like she felt there was nowhere safe for her to go."

The family say that the school has been very supportive since the incident took place, and the bully has now been permanently excluded.

They have also been working closely with Coron to help phase her back into school, and have been asking her how they can help educate other students about Trans and other LGBT issues within the school.

Suzanne said: "Since the attack, Oasis Academy Wintringham have been fantastic with us, and they have also been very supportive prior, putting extra measures in place to ensure that Coron is catered for while at school.

"We cannot thank them enough for the way that they have handled everything."

Coron has since found herself a safe place where she feels comfortable to visit, The Globe cafe in Cleethorpes. She said the cafe staff and customers had been incredibly supportive and are even staging a special fundrasing night and community get together to show support for her.

Coron said: "The Globe is just an amazing place, when I come here I don't think that people may be staring at me or could possible give me some abuse, it is like being at home, but the sandwiches are fantastic.

"You are always greeted with a smile and it is such a friendly atmosphere. Since the attack everyone has made me feel even more welcome, and it is amazing how much love that you can feel from people that you don't even know.

"Last week a lady came in and just came up to me and give me this big hug and told me that I am not alone. I had never met the woman before, and it was so nice to feel that support and love from someone, it really meant a lot."

Tonight (Thursday) The Globe is holding a special fundraiser and community get-together for Coron, on what would normally be their monthly LGBT night.

Owner Matthew Head said that he wanted to do something special for Coron after having such a traumatic experience.

He said: "Coron and her mum have been regulars at our LGBT night and it was awful to hear about what had happened to her.

"Because of that we decided that we wanted to do something special for her, in order to bring people together and show that there is a lot of love our there in the world.

"Since we announced the night the response has been amazing, there are people coming from all over the area to show their support for Coron, and local businesses have donated raffle prizes.

"While this was not originally the plan, we are hoping that if we can raise enough money then we would be able to send her off for a nice spa day or holiday to lift up her spirits.

"There will be live music and food on the night, and Folk Bar and Message in a Bottle have offered to help us out if the numbers get too much for us to handle."

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