Stephen Lavery: Victim of Dundee paedophile teacher opens up

Victim opens up about suicide attempt after years of sexual abuse by former Dundee head teacher

When he was only 10 years old Stephen MacDonald tried to blow himself up with matches and paint thinner.

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