Video of cop dragging student goes viral

A video that shows a US school police officer violently dragging a young, black woman from her desk and on to the floor in a South Carolina classroom has prompted a shocked response.

The mobile phone footage shows a white policeman grabbing the student, throwing her several feet along the ground and dragging her into the corner of the room.

The school resource officer is heard saying, "You're either going to come with me or I'll going to make you." The exact background of the incident remains unclear.

Local broadcaster WIS reported that the woman had been asked to leave the classroom in Spring Valley High School but refused, after which the officer responsible for the school was called.

She was later arrested along with another female student for disturbing the peace, according to Lieutenant Curtis Wilson of Richland County Sheriff's Department, quoted in the WIS report.

The officer has been placed on administrative leave, CNN reported.

Superintendent of the school district Debbie Hamm expressed her concerns over the incident. Her authorities are working together with the police to investigate the violent arrest.

A group of parents have slammed the officers actions as "egregious" and "unacceptable", while social media erupted with criticism in response to the video which has gone viral.