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Aaran Lennox & Anita McSorley & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Baby 'doing shots of vodka' in abhorrent video as investigation launched

A disturbing video showing a baby appearing to be force-fed a shot of vodka has triggered an investigation.

The little girl can be seen coughing and spluttering after a giggling woman seemingly gives her the alcoholic drink.

The shocking clip, which shows a woman allegedly pouring vodka into a lid and giving it to the tot, caused fury when it was posted on social media.

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The unidentified youngster has now been "safeguarded" by social services after the video provoked widespread anger when it was posted on Monday, however authorities would not reveal the relationship between the woman and baby.

The distressing clip triggered a wave of calls to police in Wales with people demanding action, North Wales Live reports.

The video, originally shared on TikTok, was slammed by thousands of concerned viewers.

An investigation has been launched with North Wales Police stating they have no further concerns for the child.

In a post on social media, the force's Wrexham Town unit said: "We are aware of a video circulating on social media that appears to involve a small child being administered alcohol by an adult.

"Please be assured that we are currently working alongside Social Services and have safeguarded the child. We continue to investigate the matter and have no further concerns for the child.

"We would like to thank members of the public for reporting their concerns to us and for your support in this investigation."

It is unclear if there was definitely vodka in the bottle, but the child can be seen wincing when the woman appeared to force the liquid into its mouth.

One viewer said: "People like you don't deserve children, I hope that little girl finds a family who want to look after her properly!"

Another wrote: "Absolutely vile!!!"

While one said: "The look on her baby's face is heartbreaking!!! That poor baby deserves so much better".

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