Winnipeg couple charged with child abuse

At approximately 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 members of the Winnipeg Police Service attended to a residence in the City’s south end regarding an injured child.

It was learned that a six year old male child had attended to a neighbouring residence requesting to spend the night. As a result of obvious injuries, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services were called and the child was transported to hospital.

As a result the child’s 23 year old biological mother was arrested and charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm.

The Winnipeg Police Service Child Abuse Unit then commenced a more in-depth investigation. An extensive medial examination revealed a history of horrific physical injuries indicative of repeated assaults, which had gone untreated and unreported.

On September 14, 2010 the Child Abuse Unit again arrested the victim’s mother charging her with the following:

· Assault with a Weapon
· Aggravated Assault
· Utter Threats
· Failing to Provide the Necessities of Life

She was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

Also arrested and charged was a 32 year old male. He was charged with:

· Aggravated Assault
· Utter Threats
· Breach of Probation
· Failing to Provide the Necessities of Life

He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.