A Teacher Was Arrested on Suspicion of Putting a 5-Year-Old Boy in A Headlock!
A troubling incident at a New York City elementary school has led to the arrest of a teacher who is accused of putting a 5-year-old boy in a headlock. The event reportedly took place around 1:30 p.m. on Monday at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Elementary School, located in the Hamilton Heights area of Manhattan.
According to police reports, 46-year-old Anthony Wicks has been charged with assault and for acting in a way that is harmful to a child under 17. The child involved was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Thankfully, he is expected to survive, though details about his condition or the extent of his injuries have not been released.
The reason for the alleged assault remains unclear at this time. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine what led to this unsettling incident.