UPDATE: Assault at Bennett Middle School under investigation
SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious assault at Bennett Middle School Friday afternoon.
Police say the victim was assaulted with a pair of scissors and was taken by ambulance for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The School Resource Deputy was able to quickly detain the 14-year-old female suspect. The Sheriff’s Office will request charges through the Department of Juvenile Services for first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, and disturbing school operations.
We’re told there is no known threat to the school community at this time.