HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – Police are investigating a fight that happened at a Henrico high school on Monday morning.
Shortly after 9 a.m., Henrico Police and Fire were called to Highland Springs High School after a school resource officer reported a fight.
Once on scene, officers learned that an altercation broke out between a handful of students, and quickly escalated into a large fight. A school resource officer used pepper spray to de-escalate the situation.
After using the pepper spray, several students received treatment for side effects, while others left the school.
Police say a school resource officer was assaulted and sustained minor injuries during the fight.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story – check back for updates.
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