COXHEATH, N.S. -- The mother of a student who was viciously attacked at Riverview High School in Coxheath, N.S. says she is touched by the outpouring of support.
Tricia MacNeil says her son is doing as well as can be expected. MacNeil and 14-year-old Chase MacNeil sat down with CTV News to thank people for reaching out and for sending cards and letters of support.
"I see the video and hear the sound," said MacNeil. "It's something I'll take with me for the rest of my life."
On Wednesday, a video, which appears to show a young student being attacked by another student, circulated online and generated outrage in the community.
Chase told CTV News he finds it really difficult to watch the video and has decided not to watch it again.
"I regret seeing it," said Chase. "Every time I see it, I get chills up my arms, I get goosebumps and I don't like it."
The Grade 9 student says he has bumps and bruises and that it hurts to breathe, but doctors told him that nothing is broken.
"My foot hit the ground on impact and it's really hard to walk, and my chest, whenever I breathe heavily it hurts, and whenever I sit on a weird angle it hurts a little bit," explained Chase.
Cape Breton Regional Police confirm they are investigating an alleged assault at the high school but wouldn’t comment publicly on Thursday while the investigation is underway.
MacNeil says while all the support is appreciated, she hopes this incident is a lesson for everyone.
"It hurts so much to watch that somebody is getting hurt, and people are witnessing it, and standing there, and not helping," said MacNeil. "I'm hoping from this situation that if you witness this, that you're able to reach out and get help. Don't stand and record it."
Chase plans to see his doctor again on Monday to make sure his injuries aren't serious. He hopes to return to school next week.
