A man working at a care centre for children with disabilities is to stand trial for alleged abuse, after being caught on camera mistreating those in his charge, the Public Prosecution announced yesterday. Prosecutors said the suspect,
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A man working at a care centre for children with disabilities is to stand trial for alleged abuse, after being caught on camera mistreating those in his charge, the Public Prosecution announced yesterday.
Prosecutors said the suspect, a national of an unnamed Arab country, has been referred to criminal court following an investigation triggered by a complaint from the Ministry of Social Development.
Inspectors from the ministry, carrying out a routine visit to the rehabilitation facility, reported that the worker was seen mishandling the children physically and emotionally.
He was tasked with looking after young people with disabilities at the centre.
The prosecution took up the matter without delay.
Testimonies were taken from the ministry’s inspection officer and the head of the centre.
Security footage was also reviewed, and was said to capture scenes of abuse.
The defendant was questioned, and following the inquiry, the case was passed to the criminal courts for trial.
