Woman and boyfriend charged with assault of two-year-old
LETHBRIDGE – A 26-year-old Lethbridge woman and her 32-year-old boyfriend have been charged, after Lethbridge Police followed up on an anonymous tip of suspected child abuse.
The tip was received on Sept. 21, with the information indicating that a young child may be in danger.
Police and Child and Family Services attended a Lethbridge residence immediately to check on the welfare of a two-year-old boy, noting visible injuries to his face and neck. A further examination of the toddler at the Chinook Regional Hospital revealed injuries all over his body. While the child’s mother said he had fallen, medical staff determined the injuries were not consistent with a fall.
The mother faces one count of assault and her boyfriend is charged with assault causing bodily harm.