Two Teens Charged After Alleged Assault at Briar Woods High School

Two 17-year-old students at Briar Woods High School face assault and battery charges after allegedly assaulting another student in the school’s locker room last month, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

The two teenagers, whose names cannot be released due to their juvenile status, allegedly assaulted an underclassman football player on Oct. 9 after regular school hours.

Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the circumstances surrounding the assaults after the allegations came to light Oct. 17.

A second student was identified as a possible victim during the investigation, though that student did not wish to proceed with any charges outside of the school. After further consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, no charges will be sought in that case.

Following an investigation and review, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney determined the allegations did not meet the criteria of hazing as defined in the Virginia State Code, according to an LCSO release.