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Woman charged after alleged assault on child in Coober Pedy
A 22-year-old woman has been charged after an alleged assault on a child in Coober Pedy, a remote town in South Australia.
Police were called to the home shortly before midday on Saturday after witnesses reported that a child had been assaulted.
The child was found safe with relatives and received medical treatment for minor injuries.
The woman faces charges of aggravated assault, choking and threats to endanger life.
She was remanded in custody after appearing in Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Monday; she did not apply for bail.
Police and the Department for Child Protection made an urgent notification and worked together on the child’s ongoing safety and wellbeing.
A 22-year-old woman was charged after allegedly choking and threatening to kill a child in Coober Pedy, South Australia.
Emergency services were called to the woman’s home shortly before midday on Saturday after witnesses reported an assault.
The child was found safe with relatives and received medical treatment for minor injuries.
The woman was charged with aggravated assault, choking and threats to endanger life.
She appeared in Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Monday and was remanded in custody.
- Who
- A 22-year-old woman and a child.
- What
- The woman was charged with aggravated assault, choking and threats to endanger life after allegedly assaulting the child.
- When
- Emergency services were called shortly before midday on Saturday. The woman was arrested on Sunday and appeared in court on Monday.
- Where
- Coober Pedy, about 846 kilometres northwest of Adelaide, South Australia.
- Why
- Witnesses reported that a child had been assaulted. The reason for the alleged assault is not stated.
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Emergency services were called to the woman’s home after witnesses reported that a child had been assaulted.
The child was found safe in the care of relatives and received treatment for minor injuries.
Police arrested the 22-year-old woman and charged her with three offences.
The woman appeared in Coober Pedy Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody.
Coober Pedy Police Sergeant David Finlayson spoke about witnesses’ role in the response and investigation.
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Coober Pedy, South Australia, about 846 kilometres northwest of Adelaide
- Charges
- Aggravated assault, choking and threats to endanger life
- Child’s injuries
- Minor
- Court outcome
- Remanded in custody
What people are saying
The quick actions of witnesses who contacted police and provided information were instrumental in ensuring a prompt response and progressing the investigation,
Protecting vulnerable children requires a coordinated response, and this matter demonstrates the value of the strong working relationship between SAPOL and the Department for Child Protection.