This after a video of a violent attack by the ex-pupil went viral on Thursday. 

SABC reports that the man is understood to have demanded to see the headmaster prior to the attack. 

One female police officer was also injured in the altercation after the man allegedly dragged her out the police vehicle. 

In a video the man can be seen brazenly smashing windows with bricks. 

Moments later, police sped onto the scene, but this didn’t deter the ex-pupil as he went on a rampage attacking the police, who then retaliated by shooting at the former pupil. 

The man is in hospital under police arrest. He faces charges of damaging property and for attacking the police officers. 

Mpumalanga Education MEC, Sibusiso Malaza, says they will be investigating the issue of security while IPID's Moses Dlamini added that they will be taking statements.

SABC