Teen girl's hair set on fire in classroom

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assault with a weapon after a 14-year-old girl's hair was set on firein a Saint John school's classroom.

According to Saint John police, the boy allegedly used a lighter to setthe girl's hair on fire Friday morning at Simonds High School.

Herskin was not burned but her hair was slightly damaged.

Sgt. Glenn Hayward said the boy is facing three charges.

"He attempted to do the same thing to two other young female students," Hayward alleged.

The boy has been suspended from school indefinitely. He'sscheduled to appear in court on March 12.

Recentbullying incidents

This is the latest in a string of bullying incidents in New Brunswick schools.

Meanwhile, school officials at Forest Hills School invited the Saint John police to make a presentation on Monday after at least one report of bullying.

Sgt. David Hartley-Brown, a member of the police forces community service unit, told students on Monday about where they can go for help if they're being bullied. The presentation was also intended to send a strong message to bullies.

After age 12, some forms of bullying can be considered a criminal offence.

Nadine Bulmer said this week that some of the students at the middle school formed what they call a bully circle to push her 13-year-old son around.

As well, aFredericton couple decided to pull their son, Brenden, out of Leo Hayes High School after months of degrading harassment by another student.