10-Year-Old Boy Suspected of Being Grabbed by the Neck and Pulled by the Arm by School Bus Nanny, Resulting in Injury; School Bus Company Immediately Dismisses Nanny Involved

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A recent online post alleged that a male student at CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) was suspected of being mistreated by a school bus nanny, resulting in neck injuries. The school confirmed the incident, and the school bus company immediately dismissed the nanny involved and apologised to the parents. Police said they received a report on Tuesday, and someone admitted to having a dispute with the boy over seating on the school bus. The boy's mother refused further treatment for her son and said she would complain to the school. The case has been classified as a dispute.

📱 Post Alleges Nanny Grabbed Neck and Pulled Arm; Photos of Student's Injuries Attached
Someone posted on social media with photos of the boy's injuries. The post alleged that a school bus nanny at CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) "grabbed the child's neck and forcefully pulled his arm to make him change seats; when reporting to police, she said the bus was new and had no dashcam," and that the nanny at one point claimed the student "hurt himself while playing with classmates," "when actually all the children on the bus said the nanny grabbed my son's neck." Photos showing injuries below the student's ears were attached.

🏫 School: Nanny Asked Student to Move to Another Seat, Conflict Ensued
Vice-Principal Cheng Kin-shing of CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) said the incident occurred on Tuesday, when school ended early due to tests. Four students, including the boy involved, were sitting in a three-person seat when the nanny asked the student closest to the aisle to move to another seat, and a conflict ensued. The school subsequently followed up with the school bus company, and someone admitted using excessive force. The company immediately dismissed the nanny and apologised to the parents.

👮 Police: Woman in Her 70s Said Request to Change Seats Was Refused
Police said that at around 12 noon on Tuesday, a report was received at the main entrance of CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong), stating that a 10-year-old boy's mother noticed abrasions behind her son's ears when picking him up from school. A woman in her 70s involved said she asked the boy to change seats on the school bus but was refused, leading to a dispute. The mother refused further treatment for her son and said she would complain to the school again. The case has been classified as a dispute.

📋 Education Bureau: Has Contacted School to Provide Support
The Education Bureau said that after learning of the incident, it immediately contacted the school, and understands that the school has liaised with the school bus company and provided support to the student and his parents. It will continue to maintain contact with the school and provide appropriate advice and necessary assistance.