A schoolgirl was attacked at a Birmingham school as she was praying, police are investigating the incident.
The teenager was allegedly left bloodied and bruised after being set upon by another pupil at Bordesley Green Girls School.
The alleged incident is understood not to have been racially motivated.
West Midlands Police is looking at the incident and has stepped up patrols at home time.
A force spokesman said last week: “Police were alerted by staff at Bordesley Green Girls School on Monday (19 March) to a fight that had taken place between pupils; the school has taken action and we understand pupils involved were suspended.
“Neighbourhood officers will be patrolling near the school at home time this week in order to provide some reassurance and to deter any trouble.
“Our officers are liaising with the school in order to understand exactly what happened, what injuries were sustained and if police intervention is required.”
Bordesley Green Girls School Headteacher Judith Woodfield said in a statement last week: “ An incident between a number of pupils occurred at the school last week.
“A pupil was excluded as a result and the police were immediately contacted and made aware of the situation.
“All pupils involved have since returned and are now working hard to prepare for their exams.
“All parents involved were kept fully briefed of the situation and were included at all stages of discussions.”
