Sentencing for two Child, Youth and Family caregivers who
abused a 2-year-old boy in their care who was treated for
life-threatening hypothermia has been adjourned until next
month.
On January 9, Eunice Towns pleaded guilty in the Whakatane
District Court to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm
and Stephen Towns to a charge of assault.
When the boy was treated at Whakatane Hospital for
life-threatening hypothermia after being subjected to cold
showers he had a total of 73 bruises and 10 abrasions on his
body.
The couple were due to be sentenced in the Tauranga District
Court today[18/02], but sentencing has been adjourned until
March 26.
- Bay of Plenty Times
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