2 teens face assault charges in fight at Medway High School, OPP says – London | The Canadian News

Two people are facing battery charges in connection with a physical altercation this week at Medway High School, Middlesex OPP said.

Details are limited, but police said the fight happened Wednesday at the school, located outside London, Ontario, in the Middlesex Center.

A 15-year-old is facing a battery charge, while an 18-year-old London man faces a charge of battery causing bodily harm, police said.

The fight is one of at least three that OPP said they were investigating as part of a volatile week in high school.

In a letter sent to parents Wednesday, Medway principal Greg Howard said at least three fights involving students had broken out this week, and another student had made an unsubstantiated online threat against the school.

There were two fights on Tuesday and one on Wednesday, Howard said, involving a total of at least five male students and three female students. One of Tuesday’s fights happened at Weldon Park, he said.

“The school and police have investigated all of these cases, and the parents and guardians of the individuals involved have been contacted and consequences have been or are being imposed,” Howard’s letter read.

It’s unclear if charges are expected in connection with the other fights or the online threat, which school officials learned about Tuesday night.

The threat was posted on social media by a student, Howard said, adding that police investigated and did not identify any threat to the student or public safety.

Additionally, various rumors on social media were found to be unfounded. No details were provided about the content of the online rumors.

“Some of these incidents were also recorded and shared on social media, causing anxiety among some students and parents,” Howard’s letter reads.

“As principal, I addressed the student body through an announcement near the end of the day to clarify these events and reassure students and staff about their safety.”

Howard noted that the school had received “tremendous support” from community members, including parents and students who submitted information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Parents, guardians, and students can also report information and concerns anonymously through the TVDSB website.