Alyce
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I read it the same way as you did, because the domestic violence was mentioned separately in the next sentence, as ‘an’ incident rather than an ongoing issue. Although it would be useful to know the exact wording the judge used.
The couple went on to have three more children, but all four were taken into care after a judge concluded that their living arrangements fell “well below” what a reasonable parent would be expected to provide and noted an incident of domestic violence between the parents, the court heard.
I agree with you. The noted DV incident ( the only one that we know of ) happened earlier in the timeline I believe and was referenced as an additional negative factor, on top of the unsuitable living arrangements.
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