Following their appearance in a viral video giving a baby a vodka shot, a man and a woman who are thought to be husband and wife have been detained on suspicion of abusing children.
After the video was shared on social media, Kent Police, according to Mail Online, opened an investigation. The 14-second video depicts a lady who is thought to be the baby’s mother pouring clear vodka into a bottle cap before shoving it down the infant’s throat.
A shirtless man believed to be the child’s father, was seen in the background.
Police confirmed officers were called to property in Dover, Kent, in the early hours of June 21 following reports of a disturbance.
A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, Kent Police added.
A spokesman for the force said: ‘Upon attending, officers were made aware of concerns for a child at an address in the area.
‘Actions were taken to safeguard those involved and a man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty later the same day.
‘They have since been bailed and an investigation is ongoing.’
Social services were also tipped off about the incident and the baby is understood to still be with the parents after they were released on bail.
Kent County Council confirmed it was aware of the incident.
A spokesman said: ‘I can confirm social services are aware of this and have taken appropriate action.’