Hanoi student arrested after punching teacher in classroom

The incident came to public attention on Tuesday evening, when a video circulating on social media showed a male student suddenly attacking a teacher while she was standing on the podium in the classroom.

In the footage, the student punches the teacher in the head before continuing to strike her with his other hand.

The assault takes place in front of numerous students.

Some shout and attempt to intervene, while others rush to help the teacher.

According to initial reports, the teacher was taken to hospital following the attack.

A representative of the school confirmed on Tuesday night that the incident occurred at around 11:00 am on Monday.

The school representative said the teacher’s physical and mental condition had stabilized and she had returned home.

She was expected to be able to resume work within a day or two.

After learning of the incident, the school contacted police to coordinate the investigation and reported the case to the municipal Department of Education and Training.

The school said it would await the findings of the authorities, emphasizing the need to protect students’ futures, ensure teachers’ safety and maintain a stable learning environment for other students.

Education department orders school safety review

The municipal department released further information about the incident at noon on Wednesday, identifying the alleged assailant as a 12th-grade student who had attacked his homeroom teacher during a session to review a test on Monday morning.

According to the school’s initial report, the school intervened promptly and arranged for the teacher to receive medical attention.

The school also worked with the student’s family and police to address the incident.

Following the attack, the school’s leadership visited the teacher to offer support and encouragement.

The school also convened a meeting with its governing body and held discussions with teachers, students and parents to help ease concerns and maintain normal teaching and learning activities.

The student’s family has cooperated with school officials and was present when police worked with the student.

After receiving the report, the department met directly with the school and visited the teacher to express its concern and support.

The department instructed the school to continue assisting her throughout her treatment and recovery, including helping her regain psychological stability.

Besides, the department directed the school to review and strengthen measures to ensure school safety and prevent school violence.

It called for more effective psychological counseling services, greater emphasis on teaching students appropriate social behavior and conflict-resolution skills, and closer coordination with parents to identify students’ difficulties and changes in their psychological well-being at an early stage.

The school was further instructed to work closely with parents to supervise and educate their children, monitor their psychological conditions and provide timely support.

Regarding the student accused of assaulting the teacher, the department said the school must coordinate with his family and police to establish the facts and handle the case in accordance with the law.

Particular attention should also be given to students affected by the incident to help them cope with its psychological impact.

Police in Noi Bai Commune are continuing to investigate the incident and clarify the circumstances in accordance with the law.