Cases of Lethbridge parents accused in infant sex assault back in court

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The mother and father accused of abusing their infant had their cases in court today.

The parents – who cannot be identified under a publication ban – were arrested in January.

The 52-year-old father and 31-year-old mother are each charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life to their six-week-old child. The father is also accused of assault, sexual assault and sexual contact with a child.

Both matters were adjourned today.