Hong Kong babysitter released on bail after arrest over allegedly abusing 9-month-old infant
- Nanny recruited under government-funded childcare scheme, released on bail pending further investigation, after being accused of child abuse
- Baby was found unconscious in stroller and remains in a critical condition in hospital with blood clot on her brain
A Hong Kong babysitter recruited under a government-funded childcare scheme has been granted bail following her arrest on suspicion of abusing a nine-month-old girl who suffered a blood clot on her brain.
A government spokeswoman said the baby remained in a critical condition in Tuen Mun Hospital’s intensive care unit as of 11.30am on Monday.
The 33-year-old suspect is required to report back to police next month, according to the force.
A source familiar with the case said crime squad officers were awaiting a medical report from doctors to determine the possible cause of the blood clot and ascertain whether it was recent.
Detectives from the Tuen Mun district crime squad are investigating.
The case has prompted welfare officials to consider reviewing the training of babysitters recruited under the “community nanny” childcare scheme, a support project launched by the government in 2011. Lawmakers have also appealed to the government to set up a more comprehensive training framework for operators and more closely monitor service quality.
