Police confirmed officers were called to property in Dover, Kent, in the early hours of June 21 following reports of a disturbance.

Police in Dover, Kent have arrested parents for giving their baby a shot of vodka.

A video of the incident shows a shirtless man believed to be the child’s father administering the alcohol to the baby.

Police confirmed officers were called to property in Dover, Kent, in the early hours of June 21 following reports of a disturbance.

A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, Kent Police added.

A spokesman for the force said: ‘Upon attending, officers were made aware of concerns for a child at an address in the area.

‘Actions were taken to safeguard those involved and a man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty later the same day.

‘They have since been bailed and an investigation is ongoing.’

Social services were also tipped off about the incident and the baby is understood to still be with the parents after they were released on bail.

Kent County Council confirmed it was aware of the incident.

A spokesman said: ‘I can confirm social services are aware of this and have taken appropriate action.’

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