Child hit in face in Perth shopping center

Police have arrested a woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shocking incident in which a young child was punched in the face by a stranger at a Perth shopping centre.

In the incident, which was captured on CCTV, the suspect allegedly assaulted a two-year-old girl, causing her facial injuries.

A mother and her daughter were standing outside the door of the Park Center in Victoria Park about 1.25pm ​​on Tuesday when an intruder approached and lunged at them.

Witnesses said they didn’t see what happened but rushed to help after the mother screamed.

Detectives took 21-year-old Pamil-Ray Jetta into custody.

The woman in the footage is described as olive-skinned, 170cm tall, with a strong build and a shaved head.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

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