AN East Berbice mother of three is expected to appear in court today to face child neglect charges after her three-year-old daughter was found to have been sexually molested.Police say she is likely to be arraigned at the Springlands Magistrates Court, and that other persons of interest are being questioned. Among those initially held for questioning were her two brothers, aged eight and 14.

The toddler, who is currently hospitalised in Berbice, was first taken to the Springlands Police Station after her mother noticed she was bleeding profusely from her vagina.

The woman was advised by the police to take the child to the hospital, where a medical examination verified that she had indeed been raped.

The incident reportedly occurred at the home where the child lives, at around 10:30hrs on Sunday.

At the time of the incident, reports say, the child’s mother, her two brothers, and a male friend of her mother’s, were all at home. Their father, who’s a fisherman, was away at sea.

Investigators say that the mother, a known alcoholic, was drinking when the incident occurred, and that the child had been left unattended.

According to Divisional Commander, Ian Amsterdam, the Child Protection Agency is working closely with the police to ensure that justice is served.

He said, too, that the toddler will be removed from the home and put somewhere safe.