ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke student is facing assault and abduction charges after a fight at a high school.
Police say the fight happened Thursday during lunch inside a girls' bathroom at William Fleming High School.
Police would not specify how many students were involved.
A police spokesman said the student didn't allow the victim to leave the bathroom.
Principal Archie Freeman sent a robocall out to parents stating the following:
This is Archie Freeman, principal at William Fleming High School. I want to advise you that there was a serious fight in the girls’ bathroom during lunch today.
This type of behavior is unacceptable and I can assure you that we have dealt with it swiftly and appropriately.
Please call me if you have concerns or questions.