A schoolboy was left screaming in agony as doctors worked desperately to salvage his testicles.

Bailey Summers, 12, needed emergency surgery a day after he fell victim to the sick "bangcock" craze sweeping schools.

An unprovoked punch saw doctors at James Cook University Hospital rush the schoolboy into theatre without anaesthetic.

Mum Emmajayne had "signed away his manhood" and feared the worst as the medical team raced against the clock.

"They could not give him the right anesthetic and there was not enough time for numbing cream," said the 32-year-old, from Hartlepool .

"My son was crying, screaming and begging me to help him. It was a nightmare to see him so petrified and in so much pain. It was heartbreaking."

Motherly instinct prompted Emmajayne to skip work and rush Bailey to A&E on Friday morning, a day after doctors had initially sent Bailey home with paracetamol.

She said: "Within 20 minutes, my son was laid on a bed sobbing his heart out getting ready to be wheeled down the theatre.

"It was a sudden shock, the surgeon explained we were on limited time as testicle pain should be treated within four hours for no serious damage, or removal will be needed.

"I had a form to sign to say I approved both testicles to be removed if needed in theatre. I had to sign my son's manhood away."

Bailey was punched at school on Thursday morning - and by 7pm was unable to sit down or sleep amid excruciating "twinges".

But luckily, after hours of suffering and an agonising operation, doctors were able to save both of his testicles.

"He was very very lucky," said Emmajayne. "They have been nipped and tucked, with four stitches to each testical.

"But he is in a wheelchair for two weeks and can't do strenuous activity for up to six weeks. He is going to be missing out on school and a trip to Blackpool all because of a stupid craze.

"Further issues may arise in the future but right now we need to concentrate on his recovery."

Emmajayne said "bangcock" attacks are happening in schools on a daily basis and must be stopped.

"This is a craze that has come back into trend that boys randomly punch their target in the balls to cause intense pain," she said.

"My son had that done to him that day and must be the cause. It's been a nightmare. I am in pieces.

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"I don't want to share my private business but this 'bangcocking' has been going on for a while in school and has come back as a stupid phase.

"My poor son is a example of what can happen. This needs to be brought to the attention of the kids."