'Please check if this is your helper': TikTok livestream shows helper allegedly striking toddler; police report lodged
A police report has been filed after a TikTok livestream captured a domestic helper allegedly striking a toddler. The incident has sparked public concern and an online appeal to identify the child's parents.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risks of child safety in domestic settings and the role of social media in reporting potential abuse.
A domestic helper was seen hitting a toddler several times on the back during a TikTok livestream, prompting a Facebook user to appeal for help in locating the child's parents.
The livestream, which appeared to have taken place in the afternoon based on the timestamp shown in the video, showed the helper cuddling the young girl and seemingly trying to get her to nap.
While holding the toddler close, the helper was seen hitting her on the back a few times.
The helper later spoke to the toddler in Mandarin, to which the girl also responded in the same language, repeatedly saying "no" before sitting up and refusing to nap.
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