A primary school teacher claimed he has been sacked over a Facebook post he made after yobs threatened to murder and rape his family. Michael Flynn, 52, allegedly violated his school’s social media policy by posting online following two different incidents that involved a group of youngsters at his assisted-living home, where his wife cares full time for her disabled daughter.

On May 23 the group allegedly tried to take a bicycle from the front garden of his home in Gillingham, Kent, reported Mail Online.

His wife Angela, a former American police officer, claimed that she asked them to leave before one of them threatened to stab her and bring people who would rape her and murder the family.

Mr Flynn, who missed the confrontation because he was sleeping through a diabetic episode, stated that he posted to encourage the boys’ parents to get in touch.

He now believes that he was dismissed over his online post, however, his former employer, Twydall Primary School in Gillingham, has a different point of view.

He said the two parted ways because of safeguarding worries.

Mr Flynn took to Facebook after the first alleged incident on May 23.

His post read: “Four kids tried to steal a pushbike from my front garden. When challenged they were verbally abusive and threatening to my wife.

“A chase ensued, one kid lost his shoes in the conflict. If this is your son, you may want to contact me before I contact the police.

“Twydall is a small place and I will find him sooner or later.

“So, if you want to sort this out calmly, I suggest the parents PM me or I will sort this out my way.”

Unfortunately, the same group allegedly returned to the property next day with a large rock and looked ready to launch it at a window before Mr Flynn looked out and they ran off.

He claimed that he was dismissed the following day.

Mr Flynn who has been pursuing a teaching career for 22 years believes his future is at stake as he has been forced to look for temporary driving work to support his disabled step-daughter.

He said: “I have stolen nothing and I’ve threatened no one. I am the victim of a crime, yet I am being punished.”

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He is now concerned that he may never return to the profession.

He said: “I loved teaching and this is certainly not the way I wanted to end my career.”

A school spokesman said: “The wellbeing of our pupils is our priority and we take our responsibilities to safeguard children extremely seriously.

“We cannot discuss individual cases, but incidents brought to our attention are fully investigated and acted upon in line with our policies and procedures, which align with Department for Education guidance.”

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