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7 students and staff members taken to hospital after student sprays mace at Stacy Middle School in Milford

7 students and staff members taken to hospital after student sprays mace in Milford school
7 students and staff members taken to hospital after student sprays mace in Milford school 00:23

MILFORD - Seven students and staff members from Stacy Middle School were taken to the hospital in Milford Wednesday after the superintendent said a student sprayed mace inside the building.

Superintendent Kevin McIntyre said the student sprayed mace in the lobby near the library. As a precaution, the school was evacuated and afternoon activities were canceled. 

McIntyre said students will be able to retrieve their belongings Thursday after the building is cleared.

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