A Queensland mom of 9 accused of repeatedly hitting an already traumatised five-year-old lady with a picket spoon "as a result of she wished to" has been dedicated to face trial.
Rebecca Beverley Naawi, 42, is charged with baby cruelty and 6 assault offences over alleged incidents that occurred throughout 4 months till Could 2022.
The kid's mom left the lady with Naawi in January 2022 after the five-year-old had endured a "traumatising incident", prosecutor Eddie Fraser advised a court docket throughout earlier proceedings.
When the younger baby was returned to her mom following Little one Security companies considerations 4 months later, she was coated in bruises, scars and lesions, the court docket was advised throughout bail proceedings.
The kid complained that Naawi had repeatedly assaulted her with the spoon and a few instances together with her hand, at one stage "for a protracted time period on her again".
Mr Fraser stated when requested by the kid why she was being hit, Naawi responded "as a result of she wished to".
Naawi was dedicated to face trial within the Brisbane District Court docket at a date but to be determined after a quick committal earlier than Justice of the Peace Belinda Merrin on Friday.
Her lawyer conceded there was a prima facie case in opposition to Naawi, who didn't enter a plea.
The court docket heard the mom of 9 was working as a housekeeper.
Naawi will face trial on one cost of cruelty to youngsters below 16 years for allegedly inflicting hurt to a baby by failing to supply sufficient meals, medical therapy and care.
She additionally faces 5 counts of assault occasioning bodily hurt whereas armed and one depend of assault occasioning bodily hurt.
Readers in search of help can contact Children Helpline on 1800 55 1800, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Past Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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