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2 students taken into police custody following altercation

30 September 2024
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
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DAILY OBSERVER/WEB- An incident at Sir Novelle Richards Academy this afternoon has drawn police attention and led to an early dismissal of students, authorities report.

The police have not yet shared any details but unconfirmed reports indicate that a fight broke out between students from Sir Novelle Richards Academy and the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE). Reports suggest the altercation may have resulted in at least one person being stabbed.

Some students claim to have heard what sounded like gunshots, though this has not been verified by official sources.

In response to the incident, school officials made the decision to end classes early.

Police were observed at the scene escorting two students into a police vehicle.

The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more information as it becomes available.

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