Shropshire woman arrested over child incident at Countess of Chester Hospital
The reported incident took place across the border in Cheshire
Police are appealing for information following a reported assault on a child outside a hospital in a bordering county.
West Mercia Police said its officers are appealing to identify a key witness to the alleged incident at Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire on Saturday, October 3.
A spokesman said: “It was reported that a member of public informed staff at the hospital they had witnessed a woman dragging a young boy harshly across the car park and then striking him across the head.
“A 36-year-old woman from Shropshire has since been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
“Enquiries into the incident form part of wider safeguarding concerns being investigated by officers in Shropshire. They are appealing to identify the member of public who spoke to hospital staff and anyone else who may have witnessed the incident.”
Detective Sergeant Jane Harding from the Public Protection Unit at Shrewsbury said: “Whilst this incident occurred in Cheshire, the woman who was arrested lives in Shropshire and there are wider safeguarding concerns; therefore, we are investigating the matter.
“We are keen to speak to an individual who witnessed the assault take place and may have information to assist us with our enquiries.
“If it was you who spoke to hospital staff on 3 October, or if you witnessed an assault take place, please email [email protected]."