The father of a 12-year-old boy killed in an arson attack has condemned a report into how his vulnerable son’s care was managed before his death.

And David Clough has vowed he will continue fighting to seek justice for his child.

Damian Clough, who was severely autistic, died of smoke inhalation at his home in Kinara Close, Stockbridge, on April 4, 2009. No one has been successfully prosecuted in connection with his death.

But a Serious Case Review report revealed lapses in the child-protection procedures which should have been followed to ensure Damian’s safety.

Mr Clough (pictured), who was separated from Damian’s mother at the time of the fatal fire, said the review was inadequate.

He said: “I don’t think it goes far enough. I don’t think it’s a true and honest picture of what Damian was put through. It seems as if everybody is washing their hands of the whole affair.

“Nobody has been brought to justice for anything, which isn’t fair. The whole sequence of events which led to Damian’s death could have been stopped before it started.”

He said when he had voiced concerns about Damian’s welfare he received little or no official response and his calls to social services were not followed up.

He added: “Damian could have been protected if the people who were supposed to be there to protect vulnerable children like him had done their job.

“They say they have learned lessons, but I don’t think they’ll put things right.

“Government cuts will mean less funding for social care, so parents who need help for their children won’t get it.”