CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Cleveland Middle School investigating after teacher seen manhandling student

An investigation in underway after a teacher was recorded grabbing and pulling on a young male student at Cleveland Middle School.

The incident reportedly took place on March 1.

The teacher captured in the video is seen yanking the student towards him by the back of his shirt. After attempting to push the child to the ground, the teacher is seen grabbing the child’s leg and forcing him to the floor. Then, the boy is lifted off the ground by his shirt before the video cuts.

Cleveland Independent School District said they are aware of the incident, and the staff member has been removed from the campus and is no longer working with CISD.

The district has not released a statement but said appropriate action will be taken once the investigation concludes.