The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) said Thursday it has filed a report with the police after an altercation between a teacher and a student took place.

The incident became public after a video surfaced on the social media.

MCAST immediately took action by filing a police report, and the case is being investigated, MCAST said.

MCAST added it has given its full support to the staff member, and disciplinary proceedings are in progress.

“We strongly condemn all forms of violence and consider such actions as an intolerable violation of the dignity of employees and students,” the college said.

The College does not, and will not, tolerate violence against any member of our community.

"We are taking a strong stand against such unacceptable behaviour and the use of violence, which may result in immediate suspension from MCAST and dismissal from the College," it said.