WEST BEND, Wis. — A man was arrested after police say he punched a basketball coach in the face during a game at Badger Middle School in West Bend on Wednesday.
According to the West Bend Police Department, officers responded to a physical altercation between a parent and coach at the end of the 8th grade boys' basketball game around 6 p.m.
A 60-year-old man approached the 62-year-old male coach at the end of the game to confront him about how much playing time his son got in the game.
During the interaction, police say the man punched the coach in the face.
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The parent was immediately arrested and placed in jail on charges of "battery to school employee" and "disorderly conduct."
The police department shared, "The West Bend Police Department maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE approach to violence or threats of violence in any school setting. All acts of violence or threats of violence will result in an arrest. If you observe any violence or threats of violence, SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING and contact a school official or the police department at 262-335-5000."
The West Bend School District shared the following statement with us:
"Thank you to everyone who positively supports their child(ren) and students in athletics, clubs, and co-curriculars. Students in our district participate in a variety of athletics, which provides them the opportunity to develop skills, make friends, and learn important life lessons."
"On Tuesday evening, at the Badger boys basketball game, a parent was arrested by the West Bend Police Department after a physical altercation with the coach. This event was witnessed by the Badger team, the visiting team, and spectators. The West Bend Police Department issued a statement regarding the incident on their Facebook page. It is incidents like this that ruin the experience for students and fans and make it difficult for schools to find coaches or officials for athletics."
"School staff will respond to incidents should they occur and referrals may be made to the West Bend Police Department. Attending events is a privilege that can and will be revoked. Again, thank you to the many who positively support our students."
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