Substitute Accused of Attacking First-Graders
From Times Wire Reports
Police arrested a New York City substitute teacher for allegedly attacking 19 of his first-grade pupils with a broom handle.
Danilo Nunez, 57, lashed out after losing control of the class, said Sgt. Gregory Harold, a police spokesman. He faces assault charges.
The children were treated at a hospital and released, authorities said.
A Board of Education spokeswoman did not return phone calls.
No further information about the incident was immediately available, police said.
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