POLICE arrested a babysitter in Taman Universiti, Johor Baru, yesterday for allegedly abusing a seven-month-old boy.

Johor Bahru Utara district police chief Balveer Singh said the 34-year-old woman, who was previously charged with child abuse in another case, was arrested at her house following a report lodged by the baby’s mother at 4.30am yesterday.

He said the baby was sent to Sultanah Aminah Hospital by his parents on Thursday and upon  examination, was found to have bruises on his body.

“The boy is still in hospital and is reported to be in stable condition,” said Balveer in a statement today.

He said the woman had earlier been charged with allegedly abusing a child in 2021 and the case was still pending in court. – Bernama, May 13, 2023.