Charges expected after group of students shoved teen’s head in toilet at Massachusetts school

An altercation at a Massachusetts high school this week could lead to charges.

According to the Boston Globe, Wilmington Police Chief Joseph Desmond stated that a video was circulating on social media where a group of students at Wilmington High School picked up another student and shoved his head in a toilet at one of the bathroom stalls.

Students recorded the incident and could be heard laughing as it was taking place.

A similar incident took place at a Fall River school where a student appeared to be sucker punched while other students laughed and recorded the incident which appeared to be premeditated.

In the Wilmington incident, three students have been suspended for 10 days and police are expecting to file charges.

Wilmington High School Student Class Officers released a statement concerning the incident letting the public know of their displeasure and that it should not define the student body as a whole.

“If a picture is worth a thousand words then a video is worth a million, yet many of us were left speechless by the thoughtless actions of others that transpired earlier this week in one of our school bathrooms.

“These horrific actions perpetrated by an embarrassing group of individuals do not represent who we are as a student body. We are honor roll students, college bound-career focused seniors, varsity athletes, robotic champions and so much more. Our image should not be clouded by these individuals.

“Students, teachers, advisors and parents all need to take a stand, and as class officers, we are committed to advocating for the values that we hold in high regard at Wilmington High School.”

According to NBC Boston, other incidents have occurred at the school prior to this one and the district is expected to hold workshops to help address the problem.