A woman in her 30's has been given a suspended sentenced for assaulting her 13-year-old daughter with a telephone charger.
Magistrate, Waleen George told the court that the incident happened when the girl arrived late at home.
The woman beat her daughter after she was told that the teenager had gone to a nearby shop.
The mother had pleaded guilty to the charge.
The teenager had sustained multiple injuries.
Magistrate George has also issued a permanent restraining order and warned the lady not to re-offend.
She has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment which is suspended for twelve months.