A disturbing incident of school violence at Sangre Grande Secondary School has left a Form Two student severely traumatized and fearful of returning to the classroom. The attack, which occurred on November 19, was captured on video by fellow students and later circulated on social media. The footage shows the victim being assaulted by another female student, with the altercation escalating when a male student hurled a metal chair across the room, striking the aggressor. The victim, who sustained a head injury, was subsequently stomped on and hit with the chair. She was rushed to Sangre Grande Hospital for treatment and has not attended school since the incident. An official from the school expressed deep concern over the event, stating that the presence of two police officers on campus did not prevent the violence. The official attributed the unruly behavior to a lack of parental guidance, noting that some parents tend to side with their children during disciplinary meetings. The incident reportedly began when the victim refused to give money to a male student, prompting his girlfriend and her friends to confront and attack her. Despite police intervention, the assailants appeared indifferent to the consequences of their actions. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence in Sangre Grande schools, which has led to increased police patrols and officers stationed on school grounds. DCP Junior Benjamin acknowledged the challenges but emphasized that the initiative to place officers in schools has led to a reduction in violence overall. He called for a collective effort from families, religious institutions, and schools to address the root causes of such behavior and foster positive change among students.