SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A substitute teacher in Seminole County is facing battery charges after allegedly hitting a student who has autism.
Jeffrey Jung, a substitute teacher at Seminole High School, was arrested Monday by Sanford police.
According to a report, witnesses said Jung punched the student in the ribs and arm while he was lying on a mat.
Officials said a staff member stepped in to stop the alleged attack.
Seminole County Public Schools sent us a statement to Channel 9 saying that he is no longer an employee with the district.
School officials said they are also fully cooperating with law enforcement.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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