Suspicious Bruises on Child's Body... Revealed as Child Abuse

On the 17th, the owner of a supermarket in Daejeon reported to the police after seeing a child's bruised body. Photo by YTN News Capture

[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] A supermarket owner saw bruises on a child's arm and reported it to the police, suspecting child abuse.

According to a YTN report on the 26th, a 9-year-old child was caught by the store owner while trying to leave a supermarket in Daejeon with drinks and toys.

However, the store owner focused more on the suspicious bruises on the child's arm than on the theft attempt. Judging it as a sign of child abuse, the owner reported it to the police.

The store owner said, "I saw many bruises on the child's body," and added, "The theft was not the main issue; the condition of the body was abnormal, so I realized this was a serious problem and decided to report it."

It was investigated that the victim child, who had an intellectual disability, lived alone with the mother. The police are investigating the mother on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act, believing the child was continuously abused.