A father kicked his three-year-old daughter in the face. A stranger stepped in to stop him.
Police in Brazil launched a probe after viral security footage showed the attack on a public footpath.
We expect parents to protect their children from the dangers of the world. But a shocking video shows a father becoming the danger himself on a public street.
WHAT HAPPENED
A security camera in Parana, Brazil, caught the moment just after 7:00 p.m. A man walking with two children and shopping bags suddenly turned around. He kicked his three-year-old daughter directly in the face.
The force of the kick knocked the little girl to the ground. A person across the street saw it happen and ran over to confront the father. After a tense argument, the family walked away.
The young girl got back on her feet and seemed to be unhurt. After the video spread online, the girl's mother went to the police. Officers are now looking into the father for assault.
FACT BOX
- Time of incident: Just after 7:00 p.m.
- Victim age: Three years old.
- Location: Parana, Brazil.
- Action taken: Police requested urgent protection orders for the mother and two children.
WHY IT MATTERS
This story shows how fast a community can act to protect a child. The quick reaction of the bystander and the outcry online forced local police to step in quickly.
It also highlights how security cameras now expose abuse that used to happen behind closed doors. This footage gave police the proof they needed to protect the family.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Chief Investigator Anderson Andrei says police want to make sure the child is safe. They have asked for protection orders for the girl, her brother, and her mother.
The father faces assault charges as the Civil Police continue their work.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
- Are the parents still married or living apart?
- What started the argument before the camera caught the kick?
- Will the father face jail time if convicted of the assault?
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