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Teen banned from school graduation because of his haircut 'violated dress code'

A teenage boy has been suspended from school and told he will not be walking at his graduation because of his haircut.

DeAndre Arnold, 18, from Texas, was told his dreadlocks violated the dress code and was given an ultimatum - cut them off or miss walking across the stage with his peers.

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