Milwaukee teacher accused of punching teenage student: police

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

Milwaukee police have arrested a 61-year-old teacher they say punched a 16-year-old student on Wednesday, May 1.

Officials say the incident happened at Washington High School around 10 a.m. last Wednesday. 

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

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Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, officials said. 

This is a developing story.