Toddler Assault Charges Filed at Western Sydney Childcare Centre

Police allege the toddler was roughly handled twice in one day at a South Wentworthville centre, leaving him with visible bruises and injuries.
Toddler Assault Charges Filed at Western Sydney Childcare Centre
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Two employees at a South Wentworthville childcare facility in Western Sydney have been charged following allegations they assaulted a 17-month-old boy in their care.

Police say the incident occurred at the Start Strong Early Learning Centre on June 26, with both staff members allegedly handling the toddler in a rough manner on separate occasions that day, causing visible bruises and injuries.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].