13-year-old Woodbridge girl sexually assaulted classmate in middle school bathroom, police say

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - A 13-year-old girl is facing sexual assault charges after an incident in a bathroom at a middle school in Prince William County, authorities say.

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Police say the incident happened on March 22 at Fred Lynn Middle School in Woodbridge.

Officers say the suspect pushed her classmate, also a 13-year-old girl, against a wall and inappropriately touched her while in the bathroom. The suspect followed the victim into the hallway where she then allegedly struck another student, a 13-year-old male.

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The incident was reported to a school resource officer the following day. The suspect sexual assault and assault charges and was released to a family member.

In a letter to the school community, acting principal Joyce Stockton said the accused is not attending Fred Lynn Middle School at this time.

The incident remains under investigation.