A 12-year-old boy had emergency surgery to salvage his testicles after he became the victim of the "bangcock" punch craze said to be sweeping Britain's schools .
Bailey Summers was left in agony after he was thumped at school on Thursday morning.
The unprovoked attack was said to be part of a warped craze in which children ask boys "what's the capital of Thailand?" and then hit them in the manhood. The capital city is Bangkok.
Bailey was sent home with paracetamol but his concerned mum Emmajayne, 32, rushed him to A&E the next day, Teesside Live reports.
She said she had to "sign away his manhood" as worried medics at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough dashed Bailey to theatre.
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Emmajayne, from Hartlepool, County Durham, said: "Within 20 minutes, my son was laid on a bed sobbing his heart out getting ready to be wheeled down the theatre.
"They could not give him the right anesthetic and there was not enough time for numbing cream.
"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."
The mum said Bailey was unable to sit down or sleep at home hours after the punch and she became concerned.
"It was a sudden shock," she continued.
"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."
Doctors have managed to save the boy's testicles but Emmajayne concedes he was "very lucky".
He will though have to use a wheelchair for a fortnight to aid his recovery.
The mother said: "He was very very lucky. They have been nipped and tucked, with four stitches to each testicle.
"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.
"This is a craze that has come back into trend that boys randomly punch their target in the balls to cause intense pain.
"My son had that done to him that day and must be the cause. It's been a nightmare. I am in pieces.
"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."
