Law enforcement is currently investigating an incident in which a man was caught on live television biting a young boy’s ear in an unusual manner during the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible in Sheffield, England.
South Yorkshire Police are examining the footage following the incident, which gained attention after a video clip was circulated on social media, causing widespread concern.
Screenshot: BBC
During a break in the afternoon session on BBC, seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry was speaking when a disturbing incident unfolded in the background, as reported by the Daily Mail.
A man, whose relationship with the boy is unclear, was seen rubbing his beard and whispering to the child before shockingly biting his ear.
Surprisingly, the child did not appear distressed and even waved at the camera upon realizing they were being filmed, eliciting mixed reactions from the public.
Some viewers suggested that the boy’s smile may have been a defense mechanism, with one social media user expressing concern about what might be happening in private based on this public behavior.
Others are more hopeful, with a comment reading, “That baby was so thankful that camera was there and caught it FINALLY!! It’s our job now to make sure he is okay.”
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police told Daily Mail: “Yesterday, Thursday 25 April at 9.20 pm, we received a call to inform us of a video circulating on social media of a man and a boy at the Crucible in Sheffield. We are aware of the footage and officers will be reviewing the content.”
WATCH:
Warning – This is pretty disturbing.
The World Snooker Tour has recognized the incident, highlighting its gravity and confirming that it is now in the hands of the police to address.
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