A special education teacher was caught on camera beating and kicking a student, claiming that he stole her cellphone, according to The Beijing News. The teacher was suspended from her position.
The conflict broke out in Ningde City, Fujian Province, China on June 3, and was later reported on June 12. According to an education official, the conflict began after the teacher asked the boy to clean up food crumbs near his desk, and he ignored her.