Couple arrested on suspicion of attacking 9-year-old boy and causing burns to his chest, in Sertão da Paraíba

No to violence against children and adolescents Reproduction / social media A couple was arrested on suspicion of torturing a 9-year-old boy, in the Agrovila neighborhood, in Cajazeiras, in the Sertão da Paraíba. The information was confirmed by the Military Police. According to the police, the incident was registered after the child's uncle reported that the boy had been burned on the chest with a heated object. The couple's arrest took place on Saturday night (4). ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp Upon arriving at the scene, the police discovered a serious injury to the victim's chest region. According to the PM, the child's stepfather confessed to having caused the burn by pressing a heated object against the boy's body. The mother confirmed what happened and stated that she consented to the assault, according to the police. The child was rescued by a team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). The Guardianship Council was also called to monitor the case and adopt protective measures. The couple was taken to the Cajazeiras Civil Police Station, where legal procedures were carried out. The object used in the attack was seized. The case will be investigated by the Civil Police.