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<p>LEECHBURG &#8212; Police say nine children told investigators a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania had inappropriate physical contact with them.</p><p>Police say the incidents involving a Leechburg Area School District substitute happened from late February until last week.</p><p>Acting Superintendent Frank Prazenica tells The Tribune-Review police are investigating. The substitute isn&#8217;t currently working in the district.</p><p>Police say the children told teachers and a principal about the incidents. Police were made aware of the allegations last week when a teacher called a child-abuse hotline.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Chief Mike Diebold described the behavior as physical, but not sexual.</p><p>Police haven&#8217;t publicly identified the teacher.</p><p>Police are asking parents to talk with their children, specifically in fourth through ninth grades.</p><style>
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Police: 9 Pa. children report inappropriate contact by substitute teacher