Last Friday’s stabbing of a security guard at the Herbert Morrison Technical High School by a parent has been condemned by the Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams.

The stabbing incident, which was captured on video and shared on social media, reportedly occurred after the parent was prevented from entering the institution because the pair of shorts she was wearing was deemed to be too short.

In a statement Monday morning, Williams described the incident as “totally unacceptable and outrageous behaviour by a parent”.

Williams noted that it has been reported that the security guard attempted to bar the parent from entering the compound last Friday because he considered her deportment in violation of the school’s dress code. The parent allegedly insisted on being allowed to enter the premises and the ensuing argument escalated. It ended with the security guard being stabbed by the incensed parent with a pair of scissors.

“This kind of behaviour is to be condemned in the strongest possible terms. We cannot expect to set a good example to children by resorting to violence when we have disagreements. Last Friday’s incident as reported and captured on phone videos suggests this attack took place in full view of students. This is outrageous and cannot be condoned,” Williams stated.

“Where parents or guardians are in disagreement with schools’ regulations they should seek to have their concerns raised at Parent Teachers’ Association meetings and with the administration. We must set better examples for our children overall and especially as we are calling on parents to ensure their children obey the school rules,” the minister added.