DH works in a restaurant.
Finished work at 5, at approx 5 past 5/10 past 5 he was coming out of work and witnessed a mum and dad(calling them that for ease- of course they may not be the parents) with 2 children hit at least one child.
DH was walking past and heard what sounded like a whip crack, turned to see child in the back of the car cowering, mum leaning over with her sandal in hand. both kids were in the back of the car.
DH stopped and continued to watch. Mum then proceeded to hit child again in full view of DH. Dad was laughing throughout all of this
they (Mum and dad) then got into the front of the car and drove off.
the children were very distressed,crying and upset.
Side note that may not be very relevant,but DH saw them while in restaurant, kids seemed relatively quiet, parents were very very arsey with the waiter (Not DH, but waiters always step out into the kitchen for a quick rant if they have someone particularly arsey)
DH has got some details, time of incident, rough description, estimated ages of children (3-4 and between 5-7).
Incident may have been caught on CCTV also. I really want him to report, DH wants to report but one of DH's co workers (who DH was walking with) thinks its ok and they've just had a bad day with the kids.
i'm also worried about what the police would do? I wouldn't want to make it worse for the little uns :(