Hong Kong Marathon Child Abuse Investigation Launched After Runner Carries Baby

Hong Kong police are investigating a report of child abuse after a runner took part in a marathon while carrying his baby. The investigation was launched after a viral video showing the baby strapped to the runner’s chest during the race sparked public concern. Police said they received a report on Monday accusing the mainland Chinese man of child abuse. No arrests have been made so far. “The investigator in charge has already reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation,” an insider said, adding that the man lived in Nanning in the Guangxi region. “The family came to Hong Kong from the mainland to join the marathon and have since returned home.” The runner was spotted carrying the baby during Sunday’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.