A 78-year-old Worcester woman faces assault and harassment charges over alleged attacks on two young children in October.

A 78-year-old Worcester woman, Carol Roberts, appeared in court on October 28, 2025, facing multiple charges including assault by beating, racially aggravated common assault, and harassment without violence over alleged attacks on a 19-month-old baby and another child on October 8. She did not enter a plea, and the case was adjourned until November 25. Authorities are investigating, but no further details about the incidents were released.