The complainant who is in an advanced state of pregnancy told the court that she was recently attacked by the three females and hit on her belly with a broom.

Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey who was tempted to rule in the matter told the court that she is anticipating the complainant's medical report.

Charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm are Shanel Lawrence, Kerry-Ann Simms and a 17-year-old girl.

All three females have pleaded not guilty.

They are to return to court on April 25, when the matter will be mentioned.

Allegations are that on March 31, the complainant who was at home washing, got into a dispute with one of the accused women over her five-year-old son.

It is reported that one of the accused women wanted to hit the complainant's son with a piece of board.

It is alleged that the complainant who intervened in the dispute involving her son was attacked with a broom stick and was injured.

Further allegations are that the complainant was hit on her belly and pushed to the ground.

The matter was reported to the police and the accused females were charged.