Police: 3-year-old slashed with machete in Olney; mother in custody

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3-year-old girl survives machete attack in Olney; mother arrested

FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports from Olney after a 3-year-old girl was attacked with a machete. Her mother is in custody.

Police are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was injured in a machete attack in Olney.

Just after 8:15 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 5900 block of Mascher Street.

The victim was found with approximately six cuts to her head, shoulder and knee from a machete. Officials say the victim also suffered two skull fractures. The victim is currently listed in stable condition.

Police say a three-year-old sustained cuts from a machete in Olney

Police say Lauren Rodriguez,34, will be charged with attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault and related offenses.

This is an onoging investigation.