A middle school teacher is facing charges for allegedly inappropriately touching kids in class in Manchester, police said.
The police department said 58-year-old Floyd Gray, of Hartford, was taken into custody on Tuesday after turning himself in.
Authorities received complaints from three Illing Middle School students alleging that their teacher touched them inappropriately and made inappropriate comments in class.
The students weren't in the same class, but reported similar incidents involving Gray. School officials said the students reported that Gray would touch and rub their shoulders, and it made them uncomfortable.
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Police said the teacher faces charges including three counts of breach of peace and risk of injury to a minor.
"Incidents like these are unsettling and staff at Illing and throughout the district are always available to students who have concerns," Superintendent Matt Geary said in a statement.
Gray was placed on leave when the allegations were reported to the school district, and he remains on leave pending the results of the investigation.
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The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Manchester Public Schools and the police department initiated investigations into the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
