Police update on Fir Vale Academy incident, Sheffield, as principal describes pupils' return to school
Police have issued an update on their investigation into an incident which saw a major police response at a Sheffield school.
Police were sent to Fir Vale Academy on February 26 following reports of disorder on school grounds. It is understood a fight broke out, resulting in a number of minor injuries and one member of staff being taken to hospital.
Locals told The Star on Thursday of their shock at the events, and police said in a statement that night that both pupils and staff members had been hurt, and their investigation was ongoing.
The force said it was committed to working with the school and the Youth Justice Service to ensure appropriate action is taken against those who encourage or participate in disorder.
In a statement this afternoon. South Yorkshire Police told The Star: “No arrests have been made in connection with this incident. “
Meanwhile, the school’s principal, Danny Bullock, has described the incident as a ‘significant challenge’ that the school’s community had faced and said in a letter that he recognised it was a difficult time for many of the school’s families.
He told parents: “We are very grateful for the calm, caring and thoughtful way you supported your children and our school.”
He said of the children’s return to lessons after the police response and the fighting: “They showed respect and kindness to members of staff and one another. They showed that they value the education and care our school provides. We are very proud of them.
“One of our school values is togetherness. Today, that value truly shone through. Families from all parts of our community stood together. We are a diverse community, and our strength comes from caring for one another. That spirit was clear to see.
“We are proud of our whole community and the way everyone has responded. We now look forward to moving on from this incident and continuing our important work together.”