Fight at Providence Middle School Sends One Student to Hospital -- Police Make Multiple Arrests

Fight at Providence Middle School Sends One Student to Hospital -- Police Make Multiple Arrests

Providence police are investigating a fight at a Providence middle school that sent one student to the hospital with injuries. 

About Incident 

Shortly after 8 AM on Tuesday, police responded to Esek Hopkins Middle School — located on Charles Street — for a report of an assault. 

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According to police, the school was placed on lockdown following the fight; the school had already detained several students. 

The school principal told police that the victim was at the school nurse with a missing front tooth and complaining of pain.

The victim was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital for treatment. 

Three juveniles were arrested by Providence police.

Detectives are currently investigating.

 

Latest in City

The incident marks the latest in violence and crime at Providence middle schools. 

In March, another Providence middle school was placed on lockdown after construction workers’ tools were reportedly stolen. 

In January, a fire was reportedly set by juvenile females at another Providence middle school.