Child Abuse Squad detectives have charged two childcare employees with allegedly assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care.
On Tuesday, June 26, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad received a report regarding injuries to a 17-month-old boy at an early learning centre in South Wentworthville.
Detectives commenced an investigation and ascertained the injuries were allegedly caused by two childcare workers at the facility during separate occasions on the same day.
Following further extensive inquiries, detectives issued two women Future Court Attendance Notices yesterday.
A 42-year-old woman was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault, and a 32-year-old woman was charged with common assault.
Both women will appear in Blacktown Local Court on Wednesday, August 27.
Parents and carers are reminded that if you are concerned a child or children may be at risk, please contact the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 or police directly.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.