Harris County parents arrested for alleged assault of child, constable says

Two parents were arrested and charged with allegedly assaulting a juvenile child, Harris County authorities say.

Constable Mark Herman reports deputies were called to the 4900 block of Hennington Drive around 1 a.m. for a disturbance and heard yelling inside the home when they arrived.

An adult woman answered the door and a young girl could be heard yelling she was assaulted, officials say.

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The deputies entered the home and the parents were arrested.

According to Herman, they were charged with Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, Injury to a Child, and Retaliation. They were taken to Harris County Jail.