Brazilian father arrested after video shows him kicking 3‑year‑old daughter

Security‑camera footage from a street in Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, Brazil captured a man turning and delivering a kick to the face of his three‑year‑old daughter while she walked with a five‑year‑old step‑child. The assault caused the child to fall and cry, and a nearby resident stepped in to prevent further harm.

Police located the father after the video spread on social media and detained him. He was initially released when authorities deemed the act not a serious crime, but he was re‑arrested on 9 July as the case remained under investigation. The health condition of the girl has not been disclosed, and the legal process continues.

The incident sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for a stricter response to the domestic violence event.