A child who badly hurt his arm in an accident at a gym club is claiming damages from the organisation he and his family hold responsible.

Sam Holland, 13, was taking part in an open play session at the Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club in September when a member of staff jumped on the trampoline that he was using, local paper the Evening Star attests.

He fell off the trampoline and landed awkwardly on his arm, dislocating his elbow. It had to be put into a sling and he was unable to play sport for three months.

Sam’s family has begun legal proceedings against Gymnastics, which is responsible for the athletics group, in the hope of claiming compensation for his injury.

The child has been asked not to return to the club while legal proceedings are underway, which the family has described as "a slap in the face".

Anyone who suffers a sports injury should be able to claim compensation if someone else is to blame for the incident and should seek the advice of a solicitor specialising in personal injury claims.