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Teacher Accused of Pulling a Starter Pistol on a Student
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Criminal charges are expected against a Haverford teacher who allegedly pointed a starter pistol at a student.
Authorities say the incident occurred inside a classroom at Haverford Middle School on Tuesday shortly after dismissal. Police say when a number of students who were involved in "horseplay" ignored the teacher's orders to behave, he pulled out a starter pistol and pointed it at a 13-year-old girl.
Investigators say it was then that another teacher walked in, saw what was going on, and ushered the students out of the room.
The teacher, whose name is not being released at this time, is said to be involved in the school's track and field program.
No one was injured in the incident. Police will likely charge the teacher with a misdemeanor offense.
Haverford Township Superintendent Leonard Vender sent a letter home to parents, which read in part "If your son or daughter expresses concern about the rumors that may surround this incident, please inform the class guidance counselor."
School officials say he has been temporarily relieved of his duties pending completion of the police investigation.
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