Lowmans Windward woman on charge of assault

The alleged abuse of a child of eight years, has landed a woman of Lowmans Windward in court. The police said they arrested 45 year old Mavis Cockburn, a domestic worker on September 25, 2024, and charged her with two counts of assault related to the physical abuse of the eight year old student. Cockburn is alleged to have assaulted the minor by

beating him with a piece of board and belt about the body, causing actual bodily harm. It is further alleged that between May 1, 2024, and September 19, 2024, Cockburn, who had custody of the minor, wilfully assaulted him in a manner causing unnecessary injury to his health. The offences were committed in Lowmans Windward.

Cockburn appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on September 26, 2024 and pleaded not guilty to the charges. She was granted composite bail in the sum of

EC$2,000 with one surety and was ordered not to have any contact with the complainant. Cockburn is also to report to the Biabou Police Station every Wednesday between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The matter was adjourned and transferred to the Family Court for October 3, 2024.