Police had to provide escort for a male student at a Clarendon school recently, after he was allegedly attacked by several of his schoolmates who accused him of being involved in 'funny' acts.

THE STAR understands that early in the school day, the boy was accused of stealing items from a female student. It is understood that the matter was reported to some male students and they were asked to get the stolen items from the 'funny' guy.

It is understood that when the description of the boy was given to the male students fitted that of a student who had been accused of being involved in homosexual acts and they went in search of him.

The boy was held and asked to hand over the stolen items, but he refused, resulting in him being assaulted from all directions. He reportedly fought back before someone shouted out that it was the 'funny' guy.

It is learnt that a scuffle ensued and scores of students swooped down on the student trying to beat him, not for the stolen items, but to show their disapproval for his so-called 'funny' acts.

The boy had to hide in an office on the school compound, protected by teachers. It is also learnt that he was hid for almost an hour until a police escort arrived, as students who did not want him in the school decided they were going to give him a good beating before he left.

However, the vigilance of the police prevented that and he was whisked away to his community. There is now fear that the boy will not be able to return to school as several past and present students have vowed to beat him should he turn up.

Almost three weeks ago, another male student from another school was given a sound beating for appearing in a 'funny' video. That student, it is understood, has not returned to his school since, due to fear another assault by persons who have connections with the institution.