Arrest Made After Helper Caught on Camera Spitting in Child’s Milk
A 37-year-old domestic helper in Hong Kong was arrested on November 5 following allegations that she spat into the milk of a four-year-old girl she was employed to care for at The Belcher’s in Kennedy Town, Yahoo reported.
Police received a report from the child’s mother at approximately 9 a.m. on November 5 after suspicions arose regarding the four-year-old’s food.
Surveillance Footage Captures Repeated Incidents
Investigators reviewed closed-circuit television footage from the residence covering the period between October 31 and November 5.
The video footage indicated that the helper spat into cups on four separate occasions while preparing milk, before feeding the beverages to the young girl.
Western District Police Arrest Woman for Child Neglect
Officers from the Western District police district attended the scene, conducted initial inquiries, and arrested the 37-year-old woman on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect of a child or young person.
The case has been assigned to the Western District crime investigation team for further handling.
Suspect Worked in Childcare Before Moving to Hong Kong
According to local findings, the suspect has been working in Hong Kong for two years and possesses prior experience in childcare.
The four-year-old girl lives at the Western District residence with her parents and an eight-year-old brother. Two domestic helpers are employed at the household, and no prior incidents of child abuse had been recorded.
Victim Condition Confirmed
Authorities confirmed that the young girl sustained no surface injuries and did not require hospital transport following the initial police response.
