A student could face criminal charges after he brought a steak knife to Hewitt-Trussville Middle School.

Police Chief Eric Rush said the eighth grader was involved in an altercation with a group of kids Friday night at a football game and was apparently jumped during the dispute.

He showed up at school Monday with the steak knife’s blade sticking out of his pants pocket, at which point another student reported it to school officials. Rush said he’s not aware of the student making any threats with the knife.

The student was removed, and police said there was no disruption to any of the other students or school operations.

The investigation is ongoing.

The school will handle any disciplinary actions involving the student.