Arrest - handcuffs

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Felton, DE-Delaware State Police say a 14-year-old student was arrested in Felton, following a felony assault at Lake Forest High School. 

According to police, on December 19, the Delaware State Police School Resource Officer assigned to Lake Forest High School, responded to a classroom for a report of an assault.

Police say the investigation revealed that the student went into a classroom and assaulted another 14-year-old student by repeatedly punching and stomping on the victim's head.

The suspect was removed from the classroom by teachers and detained by the School Resource Officer, according to police. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where she was treated for serious injuries to her head.

The 14-year-old suspect was charged with second degree assault.

Police say the student was released to a guardian on a $5,000 unsecured bond.