FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. — Fayette County deputies are investigating a physical fight between a teacher and a student with special needs.

It happened in a classroom at Fayette Ware High Comprehensive School Monday.

The school district’s attorney told WREG a student with a learning disability and a teacher got into it, and both made “intentional physical contact.”

He wouldn’t say what kind of injuries, if any, the teacher and student suffered.

The district turned the investigation over to deputies and Department of Children’s Services workers, hoping they can find out what exactly happened, and who started what.

WREG went to the Sheriff’s Office to get answers. Investigators aren’t saying much, just that a report has been or is in the process of being filed. They referred us to the District Attorney’s Office.

Fayette County District Attorney General Mike Dunavant said he is dealing with “specialized” and “complex” laws.

Dunavant said he is talking to witnesses, reviewing evidence and the student and teacher’s backgrounds.

No charges have been filed yet.

“That special needs child needs special attention, and some things need to be handled a certain way,” parent Willie Tucker said.

He and with other parents said there is no excuse: a teacher should never lay a hand on a student.

“That’s terrible! That person should be reprimanded immediately,” Tucker said.

The district said the teacher and student are facing disciplinary action, but wouldn’t tell us what that is.

The school district’s attorney said he would give WREG more information on the disciplinary actions Thursday, saying the investigation is in “the early stages.”

WREG will continue to keep you updated on this story.