Caregivers found guilty of assaulting child in Wellington

Friday 25 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 6:47pm

A woman, her husband, and their daughter have been found guilty of assaulting a preteen boy. The child was restrained on a bed and thrown against drawers by his caregivers after a fight with his sibling. The incident left the child injured and feeling isolated.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 25 Jul 2025, 4:24pm

   Child fighting with his sibling restrained on bed by Wellington caregivers, thrown at drawers (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 25 Jul 2025, 6:47pm

   Child restrained, thrown at drawers after fighting sibling (opens in new tab)