Schoolgirl beating under probe

Garcia, a media release stated, strongly condemned all acts of violence in the school system. It added: “He along with a team of ministry officials will be visiting the school next week and assures that the matter will be fully investigated and appropriate action will be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.” On Tuesday last, while on their way home, several schoolgirls began beating a 14-year-old female schoolmate along the roadway following a verbal confrontation.

The victim appeared to have been beaten into an unconsciousness.

She was rushed to the Mayaro Health Facility where she was treated and subsequently discharged.

A video of the fracas was uploaded and posted on social media website Facebook where it was shared several times. The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm.

All four female students involved in the incident, one in Form One and three in Form Two, were placed on seven days suspension by the principal pending further investigations.

They have also been referred to the Guidance Unit for counselling, the release added.