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Abu Dhabi mother arrested for torturing her child

Wednesday, 19 February 2020 15:56

A woman has been arrested in Abu Dhabi after videos of her torturing her child went viral on social media.

In an update on Twitter, the officials said a family dispute may have led to the mother's unpleasant behaviour.

#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تقبض على أم
لتعذيب طفلتها#أخبار_شرطة_أبوظبي https://t.co/UvufVd6Fkv pic.twitter.com/eefgMhTeYs
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) February 19, 2020

The authorities have further explained that there is no leniency for anyone in the UAE who attempts to harm children.

The case has been referred to the public prosecution.

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