Salaspils mother faces possible charges over cruelty to child

The State Police has announced that it has asked prosecutors to press charges against a woman from Salaspils suspected of cruel and violent treatment of her own child. Officials said the case materials gathered during the investigation have already been handed over to the prosecution for a decision.

The police have not publicly disclosed further details about the case, including the child's age or the nature and duration of the alleged abuse.

How the process works

In Latvia, cases of this kind typically begin when police receive a report or signal about possible violence against a child, triggering a criminal investigation. Once investigators believe sufficient evidence has been gathered, they compile the case file and forward it to the prosecution, which then decides whether to formally charge the suspect. If charges are filed, the case can proceed to court, where a final ruling is issued.

Cruel and violent treatment of a minor is classified as a criminal offense under Latvian law, and criminal liability can apply regardless of whether the abuse was physical or emotional.

No further details about the progress of this particular case have been made public so far.