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Teen accused of biting mother's nose

Girl attacked family on Christmas Day

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012, 9:24 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 27 Dec 2012, 9:24 AM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A teenage girl is accused of attacking her family and police on Christmas Day.

The Providence Journal reports that the 15-year-old girl bit off part of her mothers nose, and then pushed her Grandfather down the stairs.

Police told the Providence Journal that the family was trying to keep the girl from grabbing a knife.

The teen is also accused of kicking and punching two responding police officers.

She is currently being held at the Rhode Island Training School.

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