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On January 20, 2026 at midnight, Pennsylvania State Police at Lancaster reported that they responded to a location along Leacock Road in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for the report of assault of a minor under six years of age with potentially serious injury(ies). The victim was identified as a male from Gordonville. According to the report, obtained by WNUZ the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a ChildLine report disclosing a mother having reported numerous visible bruises on her 1 year old son. The Victim was taken to the hospital where Lancaster County Children and Youth took emergency custody of the Victim. A confession was obtained from the Victim’s father, disclosing having been responsible for having physically abused the Victim out of a state of frustration. The Victim was discharged from the hospital and is listed to be in stable condition. Charges are to be filed.
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To report suspected child abuse or neglect go to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or call Childline at 1-800-932-0313 or the Communication Center at 717-293-7724 or, visit: https://co.lancaster.pa.us/129/Children-Youth-Agency . In Chester County: Reports can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 610-344-5800. Reports of suspected child abuse can also be made to Childline at 1-800-932-0313.
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