This morning at approximately 11:39 a.m., Hampton Communications received a complaint for a maiming that occurred at Bethel High School located in the 1000 block of Big Bethel Road.
The preliminary investigation revealed there was a physical altercation in the hallway involving three students. During the altercation, the suspect, a 17-year-old male assaulted two students with a box cutter. The suspect was apprehended without further incident. The victims, an 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were transported to local hospitals by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. At this time charges are pending.
This incident remains under investigation by members of the Hampton Police Division’s Major Crimes Unit.