Shocking Schoolyard Attack on Sikh Boy Sparks Hate Crime Probe
West Mercia Police are hunting suspects after a video surfaced showing a brutal assault on a Sikh pupil. The clip, circulating widely on social media, captures two boys pushing the victim to the ground and landing several punches to his head in a shocking attack.
Swift Action Taken by Charlton School
Charlton School confirmed the attack happened outside its grounds on 13 November and involved multiple students. The school promised swift justice, saying, “We have taken swift, immediate and appropriate action, including sanctions and targeted intervention for the perpetrators.”
A statement on the school website added, “A police investigation is ongoing, and we are co-operating fully.” Parents of all involved students have been contacted, and the school is working hand-in-hand with the local Sikh community to tackle the fallout.
Police Treat Attack as Hate Crime
West Mercia Police have classified the assault as a hate crime and are treating the case with “utmost seriousness.” They are probing the motive behind the attack and have pledged to work closely with local communities to provide reassurance during the investigation.
This incident has shocked the local area and sparked calls for greater protection for minority students in schools.
