Police say it concerns a child under 9 years old, following an alleged incident at a St. Catharines school
A 28-year old St. Catharines educational assistant has been charged with assault.
Police say it stems back to December 17th, following a disturbance in a classroom at St. Alfred School on Vine Street.
They say a child under 9 years old was physically removed from the class by two educational assistants to another room, where one of them physically assaulted the child, then assaulted the child with a blanket.
The child, who's age and gender is not being revealed to protect the identity, was not physically hurt.
Police arrested Adam Martynek today, he had a bail hearing today.
The Niagara Catholic School Board says the alleged incident was reported to Family and Children's Services by school staff, in accordance with Ministry of Education requirements.
The board adds the accused was placed on leave at the start of the investigation.
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