Liepāja police act after disturbing TikTok video showing crying infant

Police in Liepāja this week received information about a video posted on the social media platform TikTok that raised concerns for a child's safety. The footage shows a woman who appears to be intoxicated, while the sound of a crying infant can be heard in the background.

The case was reported by Latvijas Televīzija and TV Kurzeme, which noted that information about the video reached police this week. The online video prompted a police response, leading officers to check on the situation at an apartment, where, according to the report's headline, what they found reportedly surprised the officers.

The incident highlights how content shared on social media can serve as a signal to law enforcement, helping identify situations where a child's safety or wellbeing may be at risk. The source material does not provide further details on exactly what was found in the apartment or what further action police took.