Woman in custody for alleged assault of mother [1]
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 16:29
A 45-year-old woman was arrested following a complaint that she had been assaulting her 68-year-old mother at a home in Ma’ufanga.
The Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea said today the case was made known to them through a radio talk back show when it was reported by a neighbour of the accused.
Police officers took up the case and investigated the matter resulting in the arrest.
"We have arrested the woman and she is in custody for us to carry out our work. The mother was taken to Vaiola Hospital for examination and we are waiting on the doctor’s report," he said.
The mother had been removed from, the home to stay with a relative.