On Monday, September 29th, 2025, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force received a referral from the Department of Social Development regarding a one-year-old female child who was taken to the hospital with an injury.
Following coordinated efforts, two female caregivers, aged 37 and 45, were arrested. They remain in police custody on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and child abuse.
The RT&CIPF wishes to reassure the public that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness. The safety and well-being of children remain a top priority, and support services are being provided to the families affected. Investigators are also collaborating with key stakeholders as part of the safeguarding process.
The public is strongly urged not to share images or video footage of the incident on social media or any platforms. Doing so risks retraumatizing the children and parents involved, violates their right to privacy, and may interfere with the ongoing investigation.
The Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit of the RT&CIPF strongly emphasizes that if you suspect a child is being abused or there are allegations of abuse, IMMEDIATELY use any of the following options:
* Report to the nearest police station,
* Contact the Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit at 232-6696,
*The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) at 338-4013,
*The Department of Social Development at 338-4008 or call 911.