My son's 17 year old girlfriend was pushed, slapped, punched and had her hair pulled by her drunk step mother and adult step sister. She reported it to the police who arrested and charged them. There is a witness to the initial slap from the step mother but the rest of the attack happened behind closed doors.
They are due to appear at the Magistrate's Court later this week which I believe is just for them to enter a plea.
The kid is scared stupid over it all and is terrified at the idea of having to go to Court. The Police say thst the assault is too serious for her to withdraw the charges, which to be honest I think is a good thing. It's not the first time they've been violent towards her.
Can anyone give us an idea of how it all proceeds from here? Also, does she need a solicitor?
Thanks.
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Teen assaulted by step mother and sister
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Whippoorwhill · 19/07/2011 16:49
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