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Woman charged with repeatedly abusing 5-month-old boy in Punggol
A woman has been charged with ill-treating a five-month-old infant on multiple occasions over an 18-day period in a Punggol residential unit. The allegations include biting, shaking and choking the child.
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Lai Yi Phyo faces charges of child abuse stemming from incidents that occurred between April 2 and 19 at a flat in Punggol. The accusations involve repeated mistreatment of the infant during the three-week span.
The case was brought to light following an investigation into the child's welfare. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding how the abuse was discovered or the full circumstances surrounding the allegations.
Under Singapore law, offences involving child cruelty and ill-treatment can result in significant penalties. The matter remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable infants in care situations.