La Grange girl attacked younger student at school, pulled her hair: police

LYONS, Ill. - A 16-year-old La Grange girl is accused of attacking a younger student at their Western Springs school.

Around 1 p.m. on April 27, Western Springs police say the older student hit the 14-year-old female multiple times and pulled the victim by the hair while she was down on the ground.

The attack resulted in the victim needing medical treatment, police said.

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On Monday, the 16-year-old was charged with misdemeanor battery for her role in the physical altercation, police said.

The alleged attack occurred at Lyons Township South High School.

The investigation remains ongoing.