THE police in the Ohangwena region have arrested a 53-year-old woman after she allegedly assaulted her 95-year-old mother.

Ohangwena police spokesperson inspector Kaume Itumba said the incident happened on Thursday last week at Ohameve, a village in the region.

According to Itumba, the victim sustained injuries when she was struck several times with her walking cane on the head.

He added that a case of assault has been registered against the suspect at the Okongo Police Station.