A Blanche Ely High School assistant football coach is facing charges after allegedly striking several students during football practice at the Pompano Beach school, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said they responded to the school just after 4:18 p.m. Monday following reports of a battery.

Investigators said Jamir Clarke, 29, was taken into custody on a complaint of child abuse and is facing four counts of child abuse without great bodily harm.

Parents told CBS News Miami that Clarke allegedly struck at least three students during an argument at football practice.

Coach faces judge during bond court

In bond court Tuesday, a judge set Clarke's bond at $30,000, $7,500 for each of the four counts.

Court records show the judge found no probable cause for four addition

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