Sampson Parker cuts off his own arm with a penknife to escape raging fire by PAUL THOMPSON A farmer cut off his own arm to save his life when he risked being engulfed by flames.

The incident happened at Highgate Primary School and involved a child who was found to have a pen-knife, sparking concerns which school principal Laura Sunley has addressed with parents.

The attack occurred around 10.30am inside the boys’ restroom on the school campus. According to witnesses, a heated argument ...