Athens High SRO taken to hospital following student-teacher scuffle

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — A School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Athens High School was released from the hospital after being hit by a male student at Athens High School on Thursday.

The Athens Police Department responded to Athens High School to assist an SRO around 9 a.m., according to Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell.

According to officials, a male student, exhibiting unusual behavior, had scuffled with a teacher and then hit the SRO. Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell said that no weapons were involved during the incident…

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