Student charged in attack on classmate granted bail, ordered to enroll in another school

The Aabuthnott Gallimore High School student who is facing a criminal charge for allegedly injuring a classmate with a metal chair during an attack inside a classroom has been granted bail and ordered to enrol in another school.

The order is one of three conditions that were imposed during a bail hearing in the St Ann Children’s Court on Wednesday.

His name has not been disclosed because he is a minor.

The 13-year-old was offered bail in the sum of $400,000 and ordered to report to the police once per week.

He was also ordered not to interfere with any prosecution witnesses.

A police report said the incident occurred at the St Ann-based school on Wednesday March 18.

The report by the Browns Town Police said the accused entered a classroom selling sweets. The 12 year-old complainant did not make a purchase.

A friend of the 13 year-old accused reportedly approached the complainant, leading to an argument that escalated into a physical altercation.

During the fight, the accused allegedly threw a metal chair, which struck the student in the head, causing a wound.

The injured student was briefly hospitalised.

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