Last Wednesday in Can Pastilla, at the La Ribera Institute, a disturbing sequence unfolded after a dispute in the school yard escalated into violence. Five members of a single family were detained on public-order charges while three adult relatives face additional counts of assault. The student who was struck in the head and lost consciousness received medical attention; doctors reported only bruising and no fractures. The minor is currently at home recovering and did not return to classes this week.
The incident occurred around midday when a disagreement over a ball between students from different classes sparked a fight in the courtyard. One boy sustained a lip injury and is the same student who called his family to inform them of what was happening. Within moments, five family members, including the parents and three adult siblings, appeared inside the corridors seeking the targeted classmate. In a chance encounter, the younger student was speaking with a teacher in a hallway when a relative spotted him and delivered a forceful kick to the head.
The victim fled in fear and sought shelter near the patio by the bar area to avoid further assaults. Eyewitness accounts describe continued kicks and punches from the relatives, with the impact leaving the student dazed and ultimately fainting. Two teachers at the Can Pastilla Institute intervened to stop the attack and prevent further harm to the student.
School doors were secured as staff awaited police arrival. At one point, a relative entered the counseling room and insisted that the gate be opened. The school management complied, and the group exited to the street, boarding a red car and driving away. Police units arrived shortly after, establishing a security perimeter in case the attackers returned. They did not revisit the campus that day.
The five individuals were arrested the following day as part of the investigation into the disturbance and injuries sustained by the student. In response to the incident, the Ministry of National Education has decided to assign private security personnel to protect the Can Pastilla public institute, aiming to safeguard students and staff and to deter similar aggression in the future. The events have prompted discussions among school officials and local authorities about safety protocols, family involvement on school grounds, and the effectiveness of immediate on-site intervention in preventing harm.
Authorities emphasize that the student’s condition remains stable, and medical evaluations confirmed no fractures, only bruising and a brief period of disorientation. Counselors and school administrators are coordinating with families to support the affected student during recovery while continuing to monitor the school environment for any further threats. The case underscores the importance of rapid, coordinated responses to violence in educational settings and the ongoing work to maintain safe learning spaces for all students.
As investigations continue, the school community remains focused on rebuilding trust within the campus and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to prevent similar incidents. The public is encouraged to respect the privacy of those involved while authorities compile a complete account of the factors that led to the confrontation and the subsequent confrontation with school staff. The incident serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that guardians and educators share in safeguarding children and preserving a conducive environment for education and growth.