Stomper seeks justice for nephew 'brutally assaulted' by Sec 1 classmate allegedly with water bottle
A Secondary 1 student was allegedly assaulted by his classmate at Admiralty Secondary School on Jan 7 afternoon.
His uncle, Stomper Goh, shared photos of the injured 12-year-old boy and said he was seeking justice for his nephew.
"I am deeply disturbed and heartbroken by an incident that occurred to my nephew, a new student at Admiralty Secondary School," said the Stomper.
"Within just four days of attending, he was brutally assaulted by a classmate in the classroom."
The Stomper received a call from the school at 2.11pm, informing him that his nephew had a "minor cut" and an ambulance was called.
In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at 31 Woodlands Crescent, the address of the school, at 2pm and assessed one person for minor injuries.
"When we rushed to the school, they reiterated that it was just a small injury," said the Stomper.
"However, upon reaching the hospital, we were shocked to learn the truth: My nephew sustained a deep cut (4 to 5cm long and 7 to 8mm deep) on the back of his head, requiring specialist stitches.
"The hospital informed us that further CT scans could only be conducted after 72 hours due to the severity of the wound."
The Stomper said that according to his nephew, the classmate repeatedly hit his head with a water bottle, causing the injury.
"We have filed a police report and demand that this case is not swept under the carpet," added the Stomper.
"This is not just about one child - it's about ensuring the safety and accountability of a school that is supposed to protect and nurture its students."
The school told The Straits Times: "We have counselled the student involved and will carry out the necessary disciplinary action. We note that a police report has been lodged on the incident and will assist the police with the investigation."
In response to a Stomp query, the police said they received a call for assistance at the school at about 2pm.
"A 12-year-old boy was assessed for injuries by SCDF. Another 12-year-old boy is assisting with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt," said the police, who added that investigations are ongoing.
