A teen is facing an assault charge after punching another teen in the face while using the bathroom at Salisbury High School, police said.
Township Police Sgt. Bryan S. Losagio told lehighvalleylive.com the incident happened on Oct. 19 while the school, 500 E. Montgomery St., was in session.
The teen who was hit was not injured in the attack. The suspect faces misdemeanor simple assault and summary disorderly conduct charges, which were filed with Lehigh County Juvenile Probation.
Salisbury Township School District Superintendent Lynn Fuini-Hetten told lehighvalleylive.com the district responded promptly and is working with police in the investigation.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” she said. “Because this matter involves students and remains under review by law enforcement, the district cannot share additional details or comment on student discipline.”
Investigators continue to work to determine what provoked the attack.