5 June 2015

Facebook removes 'baby abuse film'

Facebook has removed a video clip after backlash against the 'yoga' clip showing child being dunked in water and swung by head.  The terrified, sobbing baby is shown being immersed in a bucket of water. Facebook says the footage shows 'baby yoga' and did not break its rules.

Children's charities had demanded a crackdown on child abuse online after the web firm refused to take down a video. The two-minute clip according to facebook showed 'baby yoga' but today facebook confirmed it will remove any reported instances of the clip appearing on the site where people encourage dangerous behaviour.