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Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The source reports that the man kicked and shoved a 10-year-old resident, but does not provide additional context or details about the events leading up to the altercation. A physical altercation occurred at a welfare home.
A physical altercation occurred at a welfare home. Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that a man working there was involved. The man's actions were in response to a boy's behavior, which included climbing to a high spot.
The boy had climbed a parapet, and the man's reaction was to use physical force. Further information about the incident can be found in the source.
The source reports that the man kicked and shoved a 10-year-old resident, but does not provide additional context or details about the events leading up to the altercation.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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