Violence erupted at the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru after a clash between students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) left one student injured.
The event, which was meant to celebrate youth talent and sportsmanship, took a troubling turn on Thursday, February 19, when tensions between the two schools escalated into a physical confrontation.
The incident occurred in Agona Swedru on Thursday, February 19, when tensions between students of the two schools escalated into a confrontation.
According to reports, a student from Obrachire was attacked by a group of SWESBUS students, who allegedly threw stones at him and beat him with sticks.
Videos circulating on social media show the student being assaulted before he was rushed to hospital for medical treatment.
A teacher at Obrachire confirmed that the incident has been reported to the police, who have begun investigations into the matter.