Hermitage care worker Arra Sonko denies ill-treating Hillview Farm resident in Ashmore Green

A CARE worker is to go on trial accused of wilful neglect.

Reading magistrates held a preliminary hearing into the case against Arra Sonko on Thursday, February 13.

The 41-year-old, of Roy Close, Hermitage, is charged with ill-treating or wilfully neglecting a woman in her care at Hillview Farm in Ashmore Green on November 21, 2023.

Ms Sonko has pleaded not guilty to the single charge.

Magistrates adjourned the case for a trial to be arranged.

Ms Sonko was meanwhile granted unconditional bail.