Sheffield school issues statement after kids film pupil getting ‘beaten up’ in fight

Pupils at a Sheffield school involved in a ‘one-sided fight’ which was reportedly filmed on smartphones have been punished, a Sheffield headteacher has confirmed.

By Steve Jones

Published 28th Sep 2020, 12:51 BST

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Nick Parker, headteacher at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, said school staff were informed of an incident at the Ballifield Shops area after school on Thursday, 24 September.

Two staff members broke up the fight, believed to be between pupils at the school. One person who witnessed the event said they saw people gathered to ‘film a kid being beaten up’ with no one stepping in to help.

The police have been informed of the incident, Mr Parker said.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

He added: “The students involved in the incident have been identified and dealt with in accordance with the Academy Behaviour and Conduct Policy and the police have been informed. The safety and wellbeing of our students will always remain our top priority.”

The Star has also contacted South Yorkshire Police for comment.