The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested three students. They are from Swedru School of Business in Agona Swedru. This action follows an alleged assault on a student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School.
The incident took place during a district inter-schools athletics competition. This event brought together students from different schools in the area.
The arrested students have been identified by police. They are Joseph Amoh, aged 20; Benedict Appiah, aged 18; and Bilal Mamud, aged 18.
Authorities state the three are being held in connection with the physical attack. The victim is a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School.
Further details regarding the severity of the assault or the condition of the victim have not been released by the Ghana Police Service.
The police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
The arrested students will face legal proceedings. This is according to information from the Ghana Police Service.
This event highlights concerns about student safety and conduct during inter-school events.