A 43-year-old childcare centre staff was charged on Friday (24 May) for “stabbing” a 6-year-old boy multiple times with a pen, resulting in cuts on the boy’s face and scalp.
The woman faces one count of ill-treating a child under her care, as per the Children and Young Persons Act.
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According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), the incident happened at an undisclosed childcare centre in Singapore in Nov 2022.
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The victim’s identity, the accused identity, and the location of the incident were not disclosed due to a gag order.
The woman was accused of “stabbing” the boy “several times” with a pen, leaving several abrasions on his face and scalp:
CNA reported that the woman intends to plead guilty.
She was offered bail of S$15,000 and will return to court next month.
If found guilty of ill-treating a child under her care, the woman faces up to eight years in jail, a fine of up to S$8,000, or both.
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