Woman accused of punching tot in shopping centre attack to stay behind bars

New details have emerged about the woman accused of punching a toddler in a random attack at a shopping centre in Perth.

New details have emerged about the woman accused of punching a toddler in a busy shopping centre.

Pamila-Raye Jetta, 21, has been charged with aggravated assault causing bodily harm in relation to the incident on October 22.

Police allege that she assaulted the two-year-old who was being held in her mother’s arms in East Victoria Park shopping centre, in Perth.

The alleged attack left the girl with facial injuries.

Ms Jetta is due to be sentenced for a separate assault charge relating to an incident in Perth in June.

Pamila-Raye Jetta.

She also faces a charge of stealing.

Both cases have been adjourned on application to late November, The West Australian reports.

In a previous court hearing, details of Ms Jetta’s mental health issues were revealed.

Ms Jetta appeared on video link from Melaleuca prison at a hearing at Perth Magistrates Court on Friday.

She spoke only to confirm her name. She did not apply for bail and bail was not considered.

Originally published as Woman accused of punching tot in shopping centre attack to stay behind bars