Man arrested after slapping minor,injuring his eardrum

Police arrested a man who slapped a 7-year-old boy in Ruaraka, injuring his left eardrum.

The boy’s grandmother, Wanjeri Nderu, took to Facebook to narrate the shocking December 20 incident, saying that it happened because the boy accidentally hit the man's vehicle while playing with a tyre. 

She wrote, “He was playing with a tire when it went ahead of him and hit a stationary car within the compound belonging to one of their neighbours. When the man found out, instead of calling us to discuss compensation if any was needed, he went to where Robin was and slapped him thrice."

According to the footage of the disturbing incident, the man slapped the boy who consequently fell on the ground. 

The boy's grandmother stated, “Robin ran home crying. He told his mom he was slapped because his tyre accidentally hit a car. Because of the pain he was in, his mom rushed him to hospital where an examination determined his left eardrum was perforated. As of today morning, he still can't hear using the damaged ear. A report was made at Ruaka Police Post. The police were quick to act and the suspect is in custody. According to a source, the suspect is a weight lifting enthusiast. I cannot imagine the strength packed in a single slap!” 

Wanjeri urged adults to avoid releasing their frustrations on children and she vowed to seek justice for her grandson. 

“Dear Adults, we know it's been a tough year but children should not be used as punching bags for your stress!” she asserted.