Video: Man slams toddler on floor in horrific act, apprehended by authorities

A Belarusian man has been charged after he picked up and slammed an 18-month-old toddler on the floor of Moscow's airport.

The 31-year-old was seen checking his surroundings as he stood by a child who was holding onto a small suitcase. The man then picked up and slammed the child headfirst onto the hard floor.

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A CCTV recording of the incident has been making the rounds online. The video shows the man carrying out the horrific act, after which witnesses move him out of the way and rush to the aid of the child.

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Media reports say that the man has been arrested by local authorities and admitted to committing the assault, saying that he "attempted to murder" the child. The assailant added that he was under the influence of drugs.

Reports also said that the child was fleeing from Iran as the regional conflict was escalating.

Here's the CCTV footage that has been going viral online with clips of the man being apprehended. Viewer discretion is advised as visuals may be disturbing:

Meher Dhanjal

meher@khaleejtimes.com

Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings.