A Winnipeg school division says a teacher is recovering at home after being hit with a hammer.
The Pembina Trails School Division said Wednesday the teacher was struck while in class a day earlier at Shaftesbury High School and immediately called for help.
A student who the division says brought a hammer to school was escorted to the office and sent home after the student’s parents were notified.
Police said they were investigating, but no arrests were made.
A school social worker was offering support to students.
“We know that witnessing a violent incident can cause trauma and feelings of anxiousness, worry, anger. These feelings are normal. Please know that (Pembina Trails) advisers are available to support students,” the division said in a statement, which was sent to parents, guardians and students.
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