Police: Toddler forcefully thrown to ground by mother outside courthouse
By Raquel Ciampi
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PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A toddler was forcefully thrown to the ground following a dispute between parents in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Police and deputies with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Municipal Court Building on First Avenue for a reported fight between parents.
According to authorities, the parents of the toddler were having an argument when the mother threw the child to the ground and fled in her vehicle.
The child was evaluated by emergency responders who determined she was not injured.
The child was released into the custody of her father. Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
Charges include simple assault and endangering the welfare of children, according to a criminal complaint.
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