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Video Of Fight Between Students In Louisville Leads To Arrests

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Wesley Lawler (left) and Derek Taylor (right).

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE 3)– Two men have been charged after video of a fight allegedly involving students from Central Hardin High School was posted to social media.

Kentucky State Police say the fight involved several current and former students and happened in Louisville.

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries, which we’re told are not life-threatening

19-year-old Derek Taylor, of Elizabethtown, and 18-year-old Wesley Lawler, of Glendale, are charged with second-degree assault.

Police say a 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds who were also involved in the fight were cited and released to their parents.