CNA Video of woman shoving child in Japan sparks outrage

A viral video showing a masked woman shoving a child at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing has sparked outrage online.

The clip, posted on Instagram on Wednesday (Feb 25), shows the woman knocking the child over as pedestrians move through the busy intersection.

The footage has since drawn strong reactions on social media, with many calling for authorities to investigate.

The girl’s mother posted an update, saying her child is okay, and added that it was her mistake for following the trend of taking a video at the crossing. #japan #japannews

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