The Samoa Police crest. Photo: RNZI/Koroi Hawkins
Police in Samoa have been called on to intervene after ongoing fights between school students at the Tafusi Markets.
Last week, school students from Pesega College and St Joseph's College fought at the market, leading to at least one injury, with a girl's hand being sliced.
A Pesega College student who wished to remain anonymous told the Samoa Observer many children were involved, punching, kicking and tackling each other.
Another student said she would have to be dropped off at school from now on to avoid the dangerous market area.
A Vaitele mother, Palota Fale, who witnessed the fighting, says it's not the first time and police need to intervene.