EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville mom is in jail on neglect and battery charges after being accused of hitting her child's head into the floor repeatedly.

Police say they were called to the hospital on Friday to investigate the possible abuse of a 10-year-old.

According to police, the child had visible bruising on the side of his forehead, and was brought to the hospital after making concerning statements about Sierrah Bruce.

Police say the child was brought to the hospital by a family member after they reportedly told them that Bruce had banged their head against the ground after he knocked a glass off a table.

Officers say they listened to a recording of the victim describing the incident, where he said "Of course mom was angry and mad, and she grabbed the side of my head, and

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