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SINGAPORE \u2013 Intoxicated after drinking two cans of beer, a domestic helper assaulted an elderly woman under her care in a Bukit Merah flat, causing the victim to hit her head against a bed.<\/p>\n
The 80-year-old victim, who has moderate Alzheimer\u2019s disease and was completely dependent on the helper for her basic needs, suffered wounds on her left arm and leg and a bruise on her scalp. She was hospitalised for about two weeks.<\/p>\n
Vei Nei Chong, 32, who is a Myanmar national, pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was sentenced to 17 weeks\u2019 jail on Aug 24.<\/p>\n
Deputy Public Prosecutor Jeremy Bin told the court that the two women were the only occupants of the flat.<\/p>\n
They were at home in the evening of July 28 when Vei Nei Chong, who was drinking beer, argued with her boyfriend over the phone.<\/p>\n
At 9.11pm, the victim was lying in her bed when the helper yelled at her.<\/p>\n
The offender then kicked a chair, causing it to hit the bed.<\/p>\n
The DPP said: \u201cShe continued shouting while kicking the same chair, then lifted the victim\u2019s metal walking frame over her head and threw it across the flat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim, fearing for her safety, attempted to open the door to exit the flat. However, the accused pushed the victim away and slammed the door shut before kicking the victim\u2019s back.\u201d<\/p>\n
When the woman tried to open the door again, Vei Nei Chong grabbed her shoulders and flung her down.<\/p>\n
The victim\u2019s head hit the bed before she landed on the floor, where she lay motionless.<\/p>\n
Her neighbour, who heard the loud noises, alerted the police. The victim was later taken by ambulance to the Singapore General Hospital.<\/p>\n
For assaulting a vulnerable victim, an offender can be jailed for up to six years, fined up to $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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