SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A District 186 staff member was arrested for battery on campus.

The Springfield Police Department told WAND News that Assistant Principal Chris Hampsey was arrested last week at Lanphier High School.

WAND News partner WTAX learned that Hampsey is now on administrative leave after being accused of putting his hands on a student.

While Hampsey was arrested, he has not formally been charged.

This story will be updated with more information as it comes in.

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