Police investigating after video of 'prejudice abuse' aimed at disabled child in Peterborough goes viral
Officers were called at 6pm on Monday, May 30, to Ulverston Close in Peterborough to reports that a man had verbally abused a child.
The man can be heard saying that the child has Down Syndrome and calling him a “retard.”
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Hide AdA video of the incident was shared on Facebook by the boy’s mother who has confirmed he does not have down syndrome, but does have “other complex medical needs.”
She added: “I would love to see him spend one day in my boy’s shoes then see how clever he is.”
Police have offered safeguarding advice to the boy’s family and have arranged a follow up interview with his mother.
Officers were called to a separate incident of criminal damage in Ulverston Close later that night where the windows of a property were smashed.