Teacher accused of punching 16-year-old student in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a case of child abuse.

It happened on Wednesday, May 1, around 10:00 a.m. near Sherman and Wright. 

According to police, a teacher punched a 16-year-old student causing pain. 

The teacher, a 61-year-old man, was arrested on May 8. 

 Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days, according to police. 

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