Press release 4/27/2016— On 4/27/2016, at approximately 1:00 PM, the administration of Dwight Elementary School requested assistance with a student who was experiencing behavioral issues. The student was reportedly throwing chairs and tables in a classroom. Upon the arrival of School Safety Officers, 4 teachers reportedly received minor injuries during the course of managing the behavior.

One teacher received a bruise to the leg and was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital. One teacher was transported to a private physician by a friend prior to police arrival. Two additional teachers declined any medical attention. No students were injured during the incident.

The 10 year old child was released to his parents at the scene.

UPDATE: One teacher was transported to St. Vincent Hospital with undisclosed injuries.
1:40pmUPDATE: 2nd teacher has a leg injury and a 2nd ambulance has been requested to the scene.
1:22pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–A teacher was injured requiring medical attention after being assaulted by a student at Dwight School at 1600 Redding Road according to radio reports.

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