Crime & Safety
Therapist Charged With Assault Of A 7-Year-Old Child In Manchester School
A Manchester man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with an incident that took place at Parker Varney Elementary School.
A Manchester man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with an incident that took place at Parker Varney Elementary School last month, according to Manchester police.
On Dec. 22, 2023, a parent reported to Manchester police that their 7-year-old son had come home with injuries to his face and had allegedly been assaulted by his behavioral therapist at school.
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Police identified the therapist as 69-year-old Louis Efstathiou, who worked for Applied ABC, a contracted provider for the Manchester School District.
A warrant was issued for Efstathiou’s arrest and on Thursday he turned himself into the Manchester Police Department.
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Efstathiou is charged with Second Degree Assault, two counts of Simple Assault, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. His bail was set at $1,000 cash.
This story was originally published by InDepth NH.
