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I was made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
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- One was left with a fear of football after being pelted with "rock-solid" balls, while another had a pint of blackcurrant juice poured over her head.
- And they say this wasn't even punishment - it was fun for the staff.
- Cyngor Gwynedd admitted abuse took place and has apologised to victims.
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Brendon Williams BBC Wales BBCRhiannon had a pint of blackcurrant juice poured over her head by a member of staff Being forced to eat dog biscuits off the floor was part of life for young children at an educational referral unit, former pupils say .
One was left with a fear of football after being pelted with "rock-solid" balls, while another had a pint of blackcurrant juice poured over her head.
And they say this wasn't even punishment - it was fun for the staff. When pupils were disciplined at Canolfan Brynffynnon in Y Felinheli, some could also expect to be locked in a dark toilet or have their nose flicked until it bled.
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