Ohio school investigating after 10th grade girl punched, put in chokehold by boy

An Ohio school board is investigating after a boy repeatedly punched and kicked a 10th grade girl on a school bus, then put her in a chokehold. Video of the assault circulated on social media, prompting scrutiny of how the attack was handled and why her family was not told sooner.

The incident took place on 6 November as students travelled to Mahoning Valley Community School in Youngstown. The girl’s stepfather said she was taken to hospital and that he learnt what had happened five days later. The Boardman Local School District apologised for the delay in notifying parents, said the driver stopped shortly after the altercation began, and placed the bus aide on leave while it reviews its procedures; the school said confidentiality rules limit what it can disclose.