A Groton police officer was injured while breaking up a fight between two students at Fitch Senior High School Monday, according to police.
Police said two teen boys were fighting in a hallway when the officer responded to separate them. During the struggle, the officer hit his head against a wall.
Both 17-year-old students were arrested. One was charged with interfering with a police officer and assault on a police officer. The other was charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. Both were released to their guardians.
Police said a third student who was involved before police arrived, identified as 18-year-old Brandon Hamilton, was also arrested and charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. He was released on a promise to appear and is due in court on January 18.
