A woman and her two daughters were arrested after they allegedly attacked a 14-year-old girl inside a Hunting Park high school Tuesday morning.
According to investigators, a 32-year-old woman, who has not yet been identified, went inside Edison High School on W. Luzerne Street around 8:30 a.m. to meet up with her 17-year-old daughter. The mother and daughter then allegedly confronted a 14-year-old student inside a classroom who was talking to a teacher at the time.
After arguing with the 14-year-old, the mom and daughter then allegedly attacked her, pulling her hair, kicking and punching her. According to police, the woman’s 15-year-old daughter jumped in and began assaulting the victim as well.
The 14-year-old victim suffered swelling under her eyes and a bloody mouth in the attack, according to police. She was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for evaluation.
The woman and her two daughters were taken into custody. All three are expected to be charged with simple assault and criminal conspiracy. Police also said the 32-year-old woman will be charged with trespassing.
