WEST CHESTER, Ohio — A staff member at the Boys and Girls Club in West Chester was taken to the hospital after they were assaulted by an 11-year-old student, a township spokesperson said.
According to court documents, the assault happened around 3:18 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The 11-year-old allegedly struck the staff member "in the face with a PVC type score keeping sign."
A person who called 911 told dispatch they believed the 11-year-old had attacked the staff member on purpose and that the staff member was bleeding badly from a head wound.
The staff member was transported to UC Medical Center, according to court documents. Police have not provided information on their condition.
The 11-year-old admitted to hitting the adult with the object, according to court documents. The child was arrested and charged with felonious assault. The juvenile detention center was contacted after the assault, but they refused to accept the child, according to court documents.
The child was supposed to be in court Wednesday morning, but the hearing was rescheduled for April 10.
Damon Knoche, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty, said in an update to families that the student's membership has been terminated, effective immediately.
"The safety and protection of your children is our top priority, and I remain confident that Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty is the safest place for youth in our community," Knoche said.
Knoche said the club will remain open and will continue to provide spring break programming on Wednesday.
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