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Student accused of attacking 2 school employees in Waterbury

A 14-year-old student attacked two paraprofessional and a hall mentor at a school in Waterbury, according to school officials.

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Rob Polansky
WATERBURY, CT — A 14-year-old student attacked two paraprofessional and a hall mentor at a school in Waterbury, according to school officials.

Waterbury Public Schools said the assault happened at the State Street School on Griggs Street on Tuesday.

The female student attacked one staff member. so bad that the victim needed to be taken to a hospital for treatment.

Both employees' injuries were non-life-threatening, according to school officials.

Officials said the student initiated the confrontation.

They said she has been arrested; however, it's unclear what kind of charges she may face.

The State Street School is a specialty school and program in the city. It has students from 2nd to 12th grade.

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