Milwaukee teacher accused of punching teenage student: police

MILWAUKEE - 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.

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

This is a developing story.