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Chorley child cruelty viral video sees woman, 28, arrested

Posted on - 1st February, 2025 - 10:02pm | Author - | Posted in - Chorley News, Chorley town centre, Crime, Preston News
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A woman from Chorley has been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty.

Chorley Police issued a statement after a video was circulating on social media appearing to show a woman assaulting a child.

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A statement from Lancashire Constabulary said: “We want to assure the public that we take matters like this extremely seriously and, following enquiries, we have arrested a 28 year old woman from Chorley on suspicion of child cruelty. She is currently in custody.

“The child identified in the video has been effectively safeguarded.

“We’d like to remind people to please not share the video as doing so could prejudice a live investigation.”

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