NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) – A 15-year-old North Platte student has been arrested, accused of branding another teenager during a welding class.
The incident occurred Tuesday at North Platte High School.
Lt. Rich Hoagland says one boy touched a hot welding rod to the neck of a 15-year-old classmate. The injured teen was treated.
The other boy was taken into custody and was released on Wednesday.
He’s due back in court on Feb. 29 to face a charge of felony assault.
The boys’ names have not been disclosed.