A BABYSITTER at a childcare centre in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was arrested yesterday on suspicion of abusing a girl under her care.

Cheras district police chief Zam Halim Jamaluddin said the 28-year-old woman, who is a local, was alleged to have abused the two-year-old girl, resulting in injuries to her head and hands.

Two videos allegedly of the incident went viral today.

Halim said in a statement today that the woman was arrested at 1pm when she surrendered herself at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters following a police report lodged by the girl’s father.

He said the woman was detained for 24 hours to assist the investigation. She was then released on police bail.

He urged those with information about the incident to contact the Cheras police hotline at 03-9284 5050/ 5051 or the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999. – Bernama, September 5, 2023.