Crime & Safety
Mansfield High Football Captain Arrested for Assault and Battery
Alexander Ruddy is accused of attacking another student with a belt, according to MyFoxBoston.com
Mansfield Police arrested high school football captain Alexander Ruddy for allegedly attacking another student with a belt earlier this month, according to MyFoxBoston.com .
The 17-year-old junior has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
According to Fox, the alleged victim was a sophomore who was assaulted with a belt after gym class in a school locker room March 15.
Find out what's happening in Mansfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The student then went to the school nurse to receive care. Ruddy was arraigned in Attleboro District Court Friday and was released on personal recognizance.
UPDATED 11:15 p.m. Officials took disciplinary action, according to myfoxboston.com, but didn't say what action was taken. Mansfield police also said high schools students reported the incident.
Find out what's happening in Mansfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here