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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Eight students are facing charges following a fight at Fargo’s Carl Ben Eielson Middle School that left a police resource officer injured.

The students have been referred to juvenile court on a range of charges, including assault on a peace officer, simple assault, and disorderly conduct.

Authorities were notified of a fight in progress at the school on Tuesday. Police say the students disregarded commands to stop and when the officer tried to intervene he was injured by two of the students.

Fargo Public Schools officials wouldn’t comment on how the fight started or the nature of injuries sustained by students or the officer.