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High School Principal Slammed to the Ground By Student: VIDEO

Three students were arrested following the lunchtime brawl.


A lunchroom brawl at Florin High School in Sacramento turned violent Monday when the principal, who was trying to break up the fight, was slammed to the ground by a student.

The principal hopped back up and helped to restrain the student who had attacked him.

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When it was all over, three students had been arrested--two 15 year olds and one 13.

In addition, three staff members suffered minor injuries breaking up the scuffle.

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The principal is expected to return to work soon, according to a district spokeswoman.

Florin has 1500 students.

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