Seaforth High boys arrested for assault on male teacher

Three students of Seaforth High School in St Thomas, who are accused of repeatedly stomping on a teacher, were yesterday taken into police custody pending further investigation.

The St Thomas police said another student, who is believed to have participated in the attack, is being sought.

The male teacher, who was attacked on Teachers' Day, was treated at hospital and released.

Superintendent Mervin McNab, head of the St Thomas police, said the three 16-year-old boys could face assault charges when the investigation is completed.

He said information gathered so far indicates that the teacher asked a number of students to assist in returning some chairs that were used for a Teachers' Day ceremony at the school.

"Some of them refused and were running away, so the teacher went out to block their path and they pushed him to the ground and proceeded to beat up on him and kick him," McNab told The Gleaner.