Police in southwestern Michigan are investigating a claim that a teacher dumped hot tea on a two students after they refused to stop fighting at school.
Police say the students had been texting each other before the older student, who is 18, confronted the younger one, 15, in a hallway. Police say they were told the teacher threatened to dump the tea if they didn't separate.
Minor burns Police say the younger student had minor burns. The teacher was placed on paid administrative leave.
School Superintendent Michelle Falcon issued a statement, reported CBS Detroit, saying, “We are always very concerned for the safety of our students and staff. We are currently in the process of investigating this situation.”
Police plan to forward the results of their ongoing investigation to Barry County prosecutors for review, the station said.
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