The incident came to light after the child’s mother reviewed CCTV footage at their home and reported the matter to police, local news website hk01 reported. A 37-year-old Filipino domestic helper has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of child abuse after allegedly spitting into the milk of a four-year-old girl under her care on four occasions.
Police investigation underway
Officers visited the family’s residence at The Belcher’s, a private residential estate on Pok Fu Lam Road in Kennedy Town, Western District, Hong Kong. She remains in police custody as investigations continue. The helper was arrested on Friday, November 6, following a complaint from the girl’s mother. The mother, a 44-year-old insurance manager, subsequently approached the police after reviewing the footage. Police received a report from the mother at around 9.30 am on Friday. The case has been handed over to the Western District Criminal Investigation Team 4 for further investigation.
Police said the child had no visible injuries and did not require hospitalisation. Following an initial investigation, the 37-year-old helper was arrested on suspicion of “abuse or neglect of children or adolescents under her care”.
