Summary: Hong Kong police arrested two foreign domestic workers for suspected child abuse. A 4-month-old boy suffered brain injuries; a 16-month-old had bruises. One caregiver charged, both under investigation. Police warn child abuse carries up to 10 years imprisonment.
Source: OT-Team(G), 观威海
Hong Kong authorities have arrested two foreign domestic workers following a suspected infant abuse incident in Sheung Shui that has drawn public attention.
On January 22, the Hong Kong Police Force confirmed that two women, aged 28 and 45, were taken into custody. The younger woman is believed to have inflicted injuries on a four-month-old boy and has been charged with "abuse or neglect of a child or young person under care." Her case was brought before the Fanling Magistrates' Court on January 21. The 45-year-old woman remains under police investigation. The case is being handled by the Tai Po District Major Crime Unit.
According to police, the incident first came to light on January 18 when a hospital staff member reported a four-month-old boy showing brain and retinal hemorrhaging. Medical evaluation suggested the injuries were suspicious and possibly caused by external force, consistent with symptoms of shaken baby syndrome. Police subsequently launched an investigation at the Sheung Shui residence where the child lived.
The household in question has two children: the four-month-old infant and a 16-month-old boy. Both children were found to have bruises, and both are primarily cared for by the two foreign domestic workers employed by their parents. Following the investigation, the police detained the women.
Police reviewed surveillance footage and believe that the 28-year-old woman caused harm to the four-month-old boy in the early hours of January 18 and may also have injured the 16-month-old child. The 16-month-old suffered minor bruising on his thigh and left face and is in stable condition. The four-month-old remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit and has undergone brain surgery. Authorities are consulting with hospital specialists to determine whether the injuries may be the result of prolonged abuse.
The Hong Kong Police emphasized that child abuse is a serious offense. Anyone found guilty of abusing or neglecting a child in their care may face up to ten years in prison.
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