Teacher from Nausori School to Appear in Court Over Alleged Assault on Students

A teacher from a school in Nausori is set to appear in court today after allegedly assaulting several Year 9 students.

According to the police, the teacher is accused of using an object to discipline students who were being noisy in the classroom.

The incident was reported by one of the students, leading to an investigation.

The teacher has been charged with one count of assault.

While there are claims that up to 47 students were disciplined, police confirmed that only one student came forward to report the incident. Investigations are still ongoing.