A YOUNG Indonesian maid was charged in court on Friday with hitting her employer with a wooden pole.

Suhartutik, 23, allegedly hit Madam Lin Siew Ting on her head, back of her upper body and left arm resulting in a 5cm-long cut on her head.

The alleged offence took place at Northvale Condominium in Choa Chu Kang Loop at about 1pm on Thursday.

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