Arrest made after violent attack on crossing guard in Darby, Pa. outside Walnut Street Elementary School that was caught on video

DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) — A suspect has been arrested for the assault of a crossing guard in Darby Borough, Delaware County.

Rashiem Russell, 29, of West Philadelphia, was arrested at 11 a.m. Friday in Darlington, South Carolina.

He is being held and awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday during dismissal outside Walnut Street Elementary School as students looked on.

Authorities say the guard was assisting children crossing the street when a man got out of his car, chased her down the sidewalk and punched her in the face.

Surveillance video captured the assault, showing the guard falling to the ground after being struck. She told police she was knocked unconscious as the man ran back to his car and sped off.

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Investigators believe the suspect became impatient after the guard stopped traffic for students boarding a school bus.

The guard suffered swelling to her face. Police say she regained consciousness, walked home and then called authorities.

The crossing guard has since resigned from her job.