A woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting her child at Coober Pedy on the weekend.
Police were called to a domestic disturbance at Coober Pedy just before midday on Saturday 7 November after reports from witnesses that a child had been assaulted.
The child was located a short time later safe and in the care of relatives and received medical treatment for minor injuries.
Due to immediate concerns for the child's welfare, South Australia Police made an urgent notification to the Department for Child Protection (DCP). Both agencies then worked closely together to support the child and ensure their ongoing safety and wellbeing.
Following investigations, a 22-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday 8 November and charged with aggravated assault, choking and threats to endanger life.
She did not apply for bail and appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Monday 9 November, where she was remanded in custody.
Sergeant David Finlayson, Coober Pedy Police, said the matter highlighted the importance of the partnership between SAPOL and DCP.
"Protecting vulnerable children requires a coordinated response, and this matter demonstrates the value of the strong working relationship between SAPOL and the Department for Child Protection.
"From the initial police response through to the ongoing welfare arrangements for the child, both agencies worked together to ensure the child's wellbeing remained the priority."
Sergeant Finlayson also thanked the members of the public who alerted police and assisted investigators.
"The quick actions of witnesses who contacted police and provided information were instrumental in ensuring a prompt response and progressing the investigation."
Police remind anyone who witnesses violence, abuse or neglect involving a child to contact police immediately on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Suspected child abuse or neglect in South Australia can be reported to the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) on 13 14 78, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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