Witness appeal after child assaulted outside Chester Hospital
Police seek key witness as part of child cruelty investigation
Police are seeking a key witness to come forward after an assault on a child at Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire on 3rd October.
The incident involved a woman harshly dragging a young boy across the hospital car park and striking him on the head. A member of the public reported the assault to hospital staff.
Following the report, a 36-year-old woman from Shropshire has been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Jane Harding from the Public Protection Unit at Shrewsbury is appealing for the individual who informed hospital staff, as well as anyone else who may have witnessed the incident, to assist in the investigation.
Harding stressed the importance of gathering witness accounts due to wider safeguarding concerns and urged anyone with information to contact her via email at [email protected] .
This investigation highlights ongoing efforts to safeguard children and address potential concerns across county borders.