Fir Vale Academy LIVE: Police swarm school as teacher taken to hospital - statement issued

Police swarmed a school in Sheffield to support staff in the response after an altercation. South Yorkshire Police have been seen at Fir Vale Academy, on Owen Lane, since before 1.20pm today (Thursday, February 26).

Several staff members and students received minor injuries which did not require medical treatment. One staff member was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening or life changing, police confirmed, and were not the result of an assault.

There is no evidence, South Yorkshire Police also added, of weapons being used during the disturbance.

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