MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee Public Schools parent has been accused of assaulting a special education teacher at Bruce Elementary School in front of her students.

Eddie Dewayne Caldwell, 53, faces charges of assault on a school district officer and disorderly conduct.

According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told officers that Caldwell assaulted a teacher in her classroom in front of her students at 8 a.m. on Oct. 29.

Witnesses say Caldwell entered the classroom, said he was going to beat her, then allegedly pushed her against a wall and punched her in the head several times.

The teacher told police she recognized him as one of her students’ fathers.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Caldwell, who is not in custody at this time.

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