Baby girl found unconscious in Yuen Long; Indonesian helper arrested
A five-month-old baby was found unconscious at a home in Yuen Long on Thursday evening. Police arrested the 43-year-old Indonesian domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse or neglect. The infant was taken to hospital; investigations continue.
A five-month-old baby girl was found unconscious on a bed at a home in Ha San Wai Tsuen, San Tin, Yuen Long, on Thursday evening, according to police. The child’s mother discovered the infant and called for emergency assistance.
Paramedics arrived at the scene around 7pm and took the baby to Pok Oi Hospital. She was later transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for further treatment. The child’s condition has not been disclosed.
Police arrested a 43-year-old Indonesian domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse or neglect. The helper is being detained as the Yuen Long police district crime investigation team follows up on the case. The exact circumstances and the cause of the incident remain under investigation.