DETROIT (WWJ) -- A special education teacher in Detroit is recovering after allegedly being assaulted one of their students.
According to a spokesperson for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the attack happened Wednesday, October 14, at Emerson Elementary-Middle School on the city's northwest side.
The student's family was immediately contacted, and the student was arrested. It's not clear what prompted the attack.
The teacher was taken to the hospital, but since released and is resting at home, the spokesperson said
She added that the student would be expelled from the school.
It's unclear if the student may face criminal charges.
The student's age, and other details were not released.
