A shocking incident at a Moscow airport has led to the arrest of a Belarusian man who was caught on CCTV violently slamming an 18-month-old toddler onto the floor. The disturbing footage has since gone viral, prompting widespread outrage.
The 31-year-old suspect was seen surveying his surroundings before abruptly lifting the child—who had been holding onto a small suitcase—and slamming the toddler headfirst onto the hard surface.
According to media reports, the man was swiftly detained by local authorities. During interrogation, he confessed to the brutal act, admitting that he had “attempted to murder” the child. He also told investigators he was under the influence of drugs at the time of the assault.
A Jewish Belarusian man,Vladimir Vitkov,violently assaulted an 18-month-old Iranian toddler at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, slamming him headfirst onto the floor.
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The child, who had fled war-torn Iran with his pregnant mother, is in a coma with skull and spinal injuries. pic.twitter.com/BPtE0Sx4PI
The child, believed to be fleeing with family from conflict in Iran, was immediately attended to by horrified witnesses who rushed to help following the attack.
Authorities have charged the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. The viral video, which shows both the assault and the man’s apprehension, continues to circulate online. Viewers are strongly cautioned due to the graphic nature of the footage.
