From our sister station KPEL: A Lafayette High School teacher is expected to turn himself in after he allegedly threw a hammer at a student. Keep reading for more details.

Police said they have been in contact with the teacher about the incident, which they said occurred on Friday.

The teacher will face a charge of aggravated assault, police said. He will receive a summons and will not be booked into jail, police said.

The student was not hit, and no one was injured.

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