A Maine woman is accused of squeezing her infant daughter's head so hard that it changed colors, according to a report.
CentralMaine.com reports that 31-year-old Alex Littlefield of Augusta was arrested and charged with domestic assault on her 6-month-old daughter.
The alleged incident happened when officials arrived to take custody of Littlefield's child, who would have been placed with Littlefield's mother.
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Littlefield squeezed her infant daughter's forehead "so hard that baby's head started turning red and pink," Augusta Police officer Brad Chase said.
Chase said he and a fellow officer had to pry the woman's arms off the baby, who was taken by a state worker.
According to CentralMaine.com, officials said substance abuse issues led to the state's involvement with Littlefield.
The suspect is due in court on April 12.
