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Two Victorian boys who bashed a schoolmate and left him in a coma could face charges over the attack, which was recorded by other students on their mobile phones, police say.

Investigators said the 15-year-old year 9 student was viciously beaten at Brauer College in Warrnambool on Friday by a pair of fellow students. The footage has possibly been circulated among other students.

Detective Senior Constable Colin Ryan said the suspected attackers, one from year 9 and another from year 7, had been interviewed and could face charges of recklessly causing serious injury and assault in company.

‘‘The two offenders approached the victim. There was pushing, punching and then he got struck to the head and fell down,’’ Detective Senior Constable Ryan said.

The boy did not suffer any injuries from his head hitting the ground.

He said the footage clearly identified the offenders and would be used as an exhibit in the case.

The two offenders had been interviewed but there were other witnesses who would be spoken to throughout the week, Detective Senior Constable Ryan said.

But he said there was little police could do to suppress the distribution of the footage.
‘‘It’s a modern day thing, isn’t it? It can be flashed around the world in five seconds. The fact that it’s in the phone network, we can’t do anything about it,’’ he said.

Paramedics who arrived at the school rushed the victim to hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit and placed in an induced coma.

Detective Senior Constable Ryan said it was initially feared that the victim had suffered serious head injuries.
"It was thought it could be very serious and involve bleeding on the brain. Scans were done and it was found the victim had suffered severe concussion," he said.

"The victim was placed in an induced coma on Friday afternoon. He came out of intensive care on Sunday and is in a general ward."

It is understood the student was discharged from hospital yesterday and is recovering at home.
The Warrnambool Standard reported the victim was new to the school this year and had been the victim of bullying.

But Brauer College principal Julie Myers defended her school’s handling of conflict among its students, saying bad behaviour was not tolerated at the school.

"It is extremely disappointing when the actions of a few reflect on a school of more than 1200 students," she said.

"As soon as we became aware of this matter, we contacted the relevant authorities, organised immediate medical attention and the respective parents were promptly notified.

"Two students have been suspended in relation to the incident. The matter is being investigated by police and we are continuing to co-operate.

"We are in constant touch with the boy’s family and continue to offer any required support."