The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a student used pepper spray during a fight at a Waldorf area middle school Friday morning.

According to the school resource officer, two students were fighting inside Mattawoman Middle School around 10 a.m. when one of the students used pepper spray.

A number of students standing by were exposed to the pepper spray, but no injuries were reported.

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The SRO is investigating, but due to the students' ages, they will not face criminal charges. They will however be disciplined through the schools.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call PFC Douglas at 301-609-3282 ext. 0658.