An Aberdeenshire primary school teacher is to stand trial accused of violently attacking two young pupils.
The 55-year old woman faces five charges of assault relating to a series of alleged attacks, including one incident where it is claimed she pushed a boy with such force he hit a classroom radiator.
She will face a three-day trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at the end of this month.
The primary school teacher, who cannot be named due to reporting restrictions, pleaded not guilty to all the charges at a short hearing yesterday.
Alongside one accusation of assault against the child in 2018, the woman also faces a series of charges against another boy, dating from March to July 2019.
Prosecutors allege that in March 2019 she assaulted the boy by grabbing him by the body and dragging him along the ground.
Another two incidents are said to have taken place in April that year.
It is claimed the primary school teacher pinned a boy to the ground by sitting on his body before holding his arms to the ground with her knees.
The following month, she is further accused of having assaulted the same child by shoving him on two separate occasions.
Another incident is reported to have taken place in July 2019 where the woman is accused once again of grabbing the boy and dragging him along the ground – injuring him in the process.
A spokesperson for Aberdeenshire Council said: “We await the outcome of court proceedings and continue to work closely with Police Scotland.
“We are also continuing to engage with the school community, ensuring colleagues and families are supported appropriately as required.”
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