Boy, 9, left with sickening scars across entire foot after standing on BBQ at beach

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READ NEXT: Man found dead after 'horrific attack' had jetset lifestyle with £100k in dirty moneyToby revealed that not only did Will, now 11, had to have numerous skin grafts from his right thigh to his left foot at Manchester Children’s Hospital, but the trauma of the accident is still affecting him, two years on.The Year 6 pupil still has to go back to hospital every six to eight weeks for checks – a process which will continue until he stops growing.“He has to wear a compression sock all the time, including at school and in swimming and PE,” said schoolteacher Toby.“He has massages twice a day, a splint as well as frequent and regular visits to the hospital’s burns unit and psychosocial support unit.“Has to wear special UV shoes – so very vulnerable to sunlight so doesn’t get that feeling any more to walk in sand. "He suffered from quite bad anxiety attacks and there was a strong feeling of PTSD affecting him.

I think its evolving now and he has been diagnosed with autism since the trauma.“I think it has probably always been an issue for Will, but the accident has opened or exaggerated pathways.”To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Toby, from Stockport, launched a petition calling for a ban because he believed there are “far too many risks and dangers” associated with disposable barbecues.“They are awful things and don’t even cook food very well,” he added. “There are so many reasons not to use them and there are so many better far better alternatives.”His comments were backed by Brian George – better known as the Grillmaster – who said: “We have been calling for retailers to ditch the disposable since 2020 and this is a prime example of the dire need for.