Boy Who Was Naughty Loses Arm Burnt By Dad As Punishment

Story ByAna LacasaSub EditorJoseph GolderAgencyCentral European News 

This image shows the shocking condition a seven-year-old boy’s arm was left in after his dad burnt him as a punishment and the youngster has now lost the limb.

The case has only recently been reported by the local authorities although the incident took place on 19th December in Montana de la Flor, in Orica, in the central Honduran department of Francisco Morazan, when the kid, whose name has not been revealed, was taken to hospital with third-degree burns on his arm.

Picture Credit: CEN

The authorities report the youngster was not taken to the hospital quickly enough and he suffered a serious infection to the arm, which can be seen in the images. Doctors then decided to amputate the limb to prevent further complications.

Police officers went to the boy’s house and arrested his father, Leonardo Soto, 49, on suspicion of having burnt his son’s arm because the youngster had eaten something he should not have, although it is currently unclear what he ate.

He was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries and abuse before being taken to the court of Talanga, in Francisco Morazan in order to undergo the judicial process.

Picture Credit: CEN/Policia Nacional Honduras

The boy is said to be recovering well from the incident.

The youngster and his two brothers, aged five and three years old, were sent to the Direction of Children, Adolescent and Family for their protection.

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