15 students charged after fight in Atlantic City High School


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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Police have charged five Atlantic City High School students with aggravated assault and 10 others with disorderly conduct after a fight broke out in the school.

The fight started in the hallways after students had finished taking a standardized test on Thursday.

Police Sgt. Monica McMenamin tells The Press of Atlantic City (http://bit.ly/1C47EgO ) Principal John DeStefano was assaulted as he attempted to separate students.

A female assistant principal was assaulted and a security guard injured his back.

McMenamin says the injuries were not significant.

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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com

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