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Student sexually assaulted in John Hanson Middle School bathroom, police say

Police say the assault was reported on Wednesday, a day after the attack at John Hanson Middle School.
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WALDORF, Md. — Police are investigating after a student was reportedly sexually assaulted by a classmate in a middle school bathroom.

According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, the assault was reported on Wednesday, a day after the alleged attack at John Hanson Middle School

Investigators say, a student lured another student into a bathroom, where they groped and inappropriately touched them. The accused student will be charged with fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault, in addition to the disciplinary consequences from Charles County Public Schools. 

The ages of the students have not been released. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 301-609-3282 ext. 0499. The investigation is ongoing.

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