DH held for alleged assault of 10-month old ward

The case is being heard at Fanling Court An Indonesian domestic helper was remanded in custody after appearing at Fanling Magistrates Court on Thursday on charges of assaulting a 10-month-old baby boy in her care. Eva-yulianti Fitri, 34 years old, is facing a charge of assault by those in charge of a child or young person. No plea was taken and Fitri was sent back to jail until the next hearing of her case on May 21 after the magistrate rejected her bail application. But she was told she can apply for a bail review in eight days. Basahin ang detalye! Prosecution had asked for a postponement to allow time for a medical report on the infant to be obtained. The alleged assault took place on Mar 23 inside a flat at Mayfair By the Sea at Pak Shek Kok. The helper is accused of willfully assaulting a child “in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering,” The maximum penalty for the offence is 14 years' imprisonment.

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