February 7th, 2023 – 3:10 PM
WBHF Radio –
According to a report by WBHF Radio, a Bartow County middle school student is recovering after he was allegedly attacked while in the restroom. Bartow County Schools released a statement on Monday when a student hit another student with a pair of scissors in a restroom at Woodland Middle School.
The victim was reportedly treated for minor injuries according to a note sent to parents. School administrators say the suspect was quickly contained and that school staff took swift disciplinary action; “A rigorous investigation was conducted, and we appreciate our school community for its support and patience as we work to maintain the safety and security of our award-winning school.”
The released statement also noted that the student involved with the attack could also face forthcoming criminal charges. Details on what led up to the attack have not been released at the time of this report.