Babysitter caught repeatedly punching child in lift just moments after waving goodbye to mum
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A babysitter was caught on camera repeatedly punching a child in a lift- just moments after waving goodbye to its mum.
The tot appeared reluctant to leave its mother and the sickening video of the abuse seems to provide an explanation as to why.
The shocking attack begins immediately after the lift doors close, after the mum had waved goodbye to the pair.
According to reports, the 42-year-old babysitter - identified only by her surname 'Li'- also violently shook the pushchair in an attempt to stop the baby wailing.
The clip was taken from security footage in Zhengzhou City, capital of the Henan Province in Central China.
(Image: AsiaWire)
(Image: AsiaWire)
Footage shows the babysitter first threatening the crying baby with a raised hand and then punching the child in the midriff and back at least six times.
The baby continues to cry as the nanny puts it into a small pushchair and then reportedly strikes it on the head again.
According to local police, the scenes were spotted by the building's security guard who showed the footage to the mum.
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The stunned parent called the police, who arrested the nanny later the same day on abuse charges.
The authorities are also questioning the agency who introduced the babysitter who reportedly has a "good reputation" and earns some 7,000 RMB (£789) a month.
It is unclear whether the child was found with any physical injuries as a result of the abuse.
According to local site Sina , Donfeng Road police were alerted to the footage on December 5.