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Grandmother admits assault with stick
A grandmother who used a 30cm stick from a Maori traditional game as a weapon, left extensive bruising on her nine-year-old grandson, the Christchurch District Court was told today.
Matekino Morgan, 54, told police she hit the boy who was in her care since 2003, because he did not complete his chores properly and that she did not regret it because he was “a handful”.
“She said her actions meant that she got help for him,” police prosecutor Anselm Williams told Judge Brian Callaghan.
The boy was left with bruising on his arms, legs, and bottom, and some of the bruising was extensive. The injuries were first noticed at school.
Morgan pleaded guilty to the charge of assault with a blunt instrument.
Judge Callaghan remanded her on bail to May 3 and ordered a presentence report to cover her suitability for home or community detention, and a victim impact report.
