Child's face lashed with metal dog leash, court told

Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2010-12-17 22:08

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'A woman who beat an eight-year-old girl with the metal end of a dog leash plans to become a midwife, the Adelaide District Court has heard.

Tara Jefferson, 20, has pleaded guilty to intentionally causing harm to a child.

The court heard she struck the girl in the face with the leash at least 10 times.

It was told Jefferson had a fight with the child's father and took her anger out on the child while she was caring for her.

The court heard the woman is now four months' pregnant and intends studying midwifery, but the criminal proceedings may affect her career prospects.

She will be sentenced next month.'

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