The video has been removed from TikTok (Image: KDFM)
A video of a who used his 3-month-old baby to sweep off a car ‘for fame’ has caused debate online with tons of viewers claiming it put the baby in harm’s way. The dad is now potentially facing charges, according to the police.
The 25 year old man was filmed using his tiny baby in a risky stunt, sweeping the windscreen with the body.
After being made aware of the controversial video, officers conducted a welfare check-up on the tiny baby and found out other grown-ups were there when the incident happened. Port Arthur Police top dog Tim Duriso told TV reporters: “It’s a sad situation. I know a lot of people go to social media and they are looking for clicks … but this is not a deal where you should put a baby on the windshield.”
Duriso added: “He had two other females with him at the time. We suspect one of them was the mum. They checked on the baby. The baby was just fine.” As the investigation goes on, has taken the video off its platform, reports the
Police saw the video and were not please (Image: KDFM)
Icy windscreens and frosty cars can be a pain when you’re trying to get somewhere in winter months, but top motoring experts have shared their top tips to de-ice your car, while warning against social media trends that can cause damage.
However, experts over at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, recommend starting your car engine and directing your heating system in the direction on your windscreen. Scraping off snow or ice with a proper car scraper (not a credit card) can help speed this process up
Pouring boiling water over your car screen or filling a carrier bag with hot water are two more popular hacks that experts have debunked. Car ace Robert Webster at MyCarGlass says the hack might seem like a ‘quick and easy solution’ but risks severe ‘damage’ to your vehicle, which can be costly to repair.
Furthermore, experts at Windscreen Wipers stress the importance of ensuring that windscreen wipers are off before starting the car in cold weather. Failure to do so could result in tears in the rubber if they’ve frozen to the glass overnight—potentially ruining the wipers.