Teacher assaulted in class at Laval school

A 65-year-old teacher suffered upper-body injuries after being assaulted in class by a 13-year-old student on Thursday afternoon at a Laval school.

A 65-year-old teacher suffered upper-body injuries after being assaulted in class by a 13-year-old student on Thursday afternoon at a Laval school.

The incident occurred shortly after lunch at École l'Odyssée-des-Jeunes, according to Érika Landry, spokesperson for the Laval police service (SPL).

The teacher allegedly asked the student to change her behaviour, after which the girl assaulted her. Some students reported that the assault was perpetrated with scissors, but the police have not confirmed that information, said Sgt. Landry.

Students at the school tried to intervene, and teachers were eventually able to subdue the student.

The teacher was taken to hospital to treat upper-body injuries and possible shock, according to the police spokesperson. The teenager was also taken to hospital for a psychological evaluation.

That evening, the young suspect was arrested for assault with a weapon. She is no longer detained, pending possible charges.

The file will soon be forwarded to prosecutors, said Sgt. Landry.