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Five schoolgirls, ages 14 to 18, have been formally charged for assaulting a form four Holy Faith Convent, Couva student outside the school on June 10. The move has now left the victim's mother filled with hope that her family will receive justice for the traumatic experience.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (South Central) Wayne Mystar said the charges were laid on June 25 after a thorough investigation conducted by WPC Boodoo attached to the Couva Police Station.

All five girls were charged with the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.