THE Ministry of Education has said that it noted, with concern, a video circulating on social media, involving a male and female student at a city school.

In a statement the ministry said it condemns the unfortunate incident at the Richard Ishmael Secondary school involving two students. The Minister of Education, Dr Nicolette Henry, has immediately ordered a detailed investigation into the incident. Preliminary recommendations are being examined which include disciplinary action, anger management sessions and referral for specialised services for persons involved in the incident.

The male student can be seen in the video repeatedly hitting the young woman to her head. Other students can also be seen in the video looking on. Meanwhile, the investigation will also include other matters of a similar nature that are affecting the school system and preventing it from adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. At the end of the investigation, the MoE said it will issue a detailed statement.