Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon

South China Morning PostCenter-RightSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Olga WongJanuary 21, 2026 at 04:03 AM

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Hong Kong police are investigating a child abuse report filed after a man ran in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday while carrying his baby. A video of the runner with the baby strapped to his chest went viral, sparking public concern and leading to the report. The runner, a mainland Chinese man from Nanning, Guangxi, participated in the marathon with his family before returning home. Police have contacted the man and are arranging for him to return to Hong Kong to assist with the investigation. The police investigation was launched on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

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