Reckless stunt injures baby: 'I heard a scream no mother should have to hear'
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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: a routine drive home turned into a traumatic ordeal, all because of a senseless act of recklessness.
On a quiet Sunday evening, a young family’s life was upended when their five-month-old baby girl became the innocent victim of a shocking fire extinguisher attack.
The incident unfolded as the baby’s father, with his daughter safely strapped in the backseat, stopped at a set of traffic lights on High Street.
Out of nowhere, two teenagers on e-scooters pulled up beside the car.
In a moment that would haunt any parent, they sprayed a fire extinguisher through the open window, filling the car with choking white smoke and powder, engulfing the baby and her father.
The aftermath was immediate and distressing. The father, struggling to breathe, rushed to get his daughter out of the car.
The mother later described the harrowing scene: ‘She was just in shock, her eyes were wide, her mouth was open, and she was covered in smoke.’
The baby was rushed to the hospital, suffering from dry skin, red rashes, and bloodshot eyes that required rinsing with 100 mL of saline.
‘I heard a scream no mother should have to hear her child go through,’ the mother recalled, her voice heavy with emotion.
Thankfully, the baby was discharged from the hospital the next day, but the ordeal is far from over.
The family must now monitor her breathing closely for several days, and the emotional scars will take much longer to heal.
‘I’m still pretty upset, and it just honestly breaks my heart that someone was willing to put her in this position,’ the mother said.
‘If they’re not worried about the safety of a child, what else are they willing to do to someone else?’
The attack didn’t just harm the baby’s health—it also destroyed the family’s new car, pram, and a brand-new car seat that had only been installed the day before.
The residue from the fire extinguisher may have rendered the car a write-off, and the cost of replacing everything is a heavy burden for a young family.
A close friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help them recover, noting, ‘Setting up life with a new baby is so expensive. They do not have the means to replace their car, pram, or baby seat. Although no amount of money can take back the effect this has had on everyone, I’m sure it will make things easier going forward so they can replace everything.’
This shocking incident is not isolated. Police are investigating whether a separate video posted to social media—showing two people spraying what appears to be a fire extinguisher from the back of a bike—is linked to the attack.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed anything between 7:30 pm and 8:20 pm on Sunday, or any business owners with CCTV footage, to come forward.
The mother’s plea is heartfelt and urgent: ‘Grow up, stop terrorising people, do good with your life. There’s absolutely no need for this.’
This distressing event is a stark reminder of how quickly life can change due to the thoughtless actions of others.
For many of us in the Seniors Discount Club community, it’s a call to reflect on the importance of looking out for one another and supporting families in need.
It’s also a reminder to stay vigilant—whether you’re out for a drive, walking the grandkids, or simply going about your day.
If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch with the local authorities. Together, we can help make our neighbourhoods safer for everyone, especially our littlest ones.
Have you or someone you know ever been the victim of a random act of vandalism or violence? How did you cope, and what advice would you give to this young family? Share your thoughts and support in the comments below.
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On a quiet Sunday evening, a young family’s life was upended when their five-month-old baby girl became the innocent victim of a shocking fire extinguisher attack.
The incident unfolded as the baby’s father, with his daughter safely strapped in the backseat, stopped at a set of traffic lights on High Street.
Out of nowhere, two teenagers on e-scooters pulled up beside the car.
A five-month-old baby girl was injured after a fire extinguisher was sprayed into her family’s car by teens on e-scooters. Credit: GoFundMe
In a moment that would haunt any parent, they sprayed a fire extinguisher through the open window, filling the car with choking white smoke and powder, engulfing the baby and her father.
The aftermath was immediate and distressing. The father, struggling to breathe, rushed to get his daughter out of the car.
The mother later described the harrowing scene: ‘She was just in shock, her eyes were wide, her mouth was open, and she was covered in smoke.’
The baby was rushed to the hospital, suffering from dry skin, red rashes, and bloodshot eyes that required rinsing with 100 mL of saline.
‘I heard a scream no mother should have to hear her child go through,’ the mother recalled, her voice heavy with emotion.
Thankfully, the baby was discharged from the hospital the next day, but the ordeal is far from over.
The family must now monitor her breathing closely for several days, and the emotional scars will take much longer to heal.
‘I’m still pretty upset, and it just honestly breaks my heart that someone was willing to put her in this position,’ the mother said.
‘If they’re not worried about the safety of a child, what else are they willing to do to someone else?’
The residue from the fire extinguisher may have rendered the car a write-off, and the cost of replacing everything is a heavy burden for a young family.
A close friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help them recover, noting, ‘Setting up life with a new baby is so expensive. They do not have the means to replace their car, pram, or baby seat. Although no amount of money can take back the effect this has had on everyone, I’m sure it will make things easier going forward so they can replace everything.’
This shocking incident is not isolated. Police are investigating whether a separate video posted to social media—showing two people spraying what appears to be a fire extinguisher from the back of a bike—is linked to the attack.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed anything between 7:30 pm and 8:20 pm on Sunday, or any business owners with CCTV footage, to come forward.
The mother’s plea is heartfelt and urgent: ‘Grow up, stop terrorising people, do good with your life. There’s absolutely no need for this.’
For many of us in the Seniors Discount Club community, it’s a call to reflect on the importance of looking out for one another and supporting families in need.
It’s also a reminder to stay vigilant—whether you’re out for a drive, walking the grandkids, or simply going about your day.
If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch with the local authorities. Together, we can help make our neighbourhoods safer for everyone, especially our littlest ones.
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