Hong Kong police have taken a 37-year-old foreign domestic worker into custody following allegations of child abuse. The arrest occurred after the mother of a five-year-old boy reported the incident to authorities late Wednesday night at a residence on Hau Wong Road in Kowloon City.

According to police reports, the mother became suspicious after her son informed her that he had been physically struck by the helper. Upon returning home, the mother reviewed the flat’s CCTV footage, which reportedly captured the interaction. The boy had allegedly refused to eat his meal prior to the reported altercation. Police were notified of the situation at approximately 11:57 p.m. on Wednesday. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing, and authorities have not yet released further details regarding the specific findings of the video evidence or the current status of the helper's employment or legal representation.