An 11-year-old boy from Cluj was beaten by his stepfather. After asking for help, he was placed in emergency care in a protection center.

A shocking case has been reported in Cluj County, where an 11-year-old boy asked for help after being beaten by his mother's boyfriend. The injuries observed by the employees of a counseling center led to the authorities being notified.

The boy stated that he was hit with a belt by his stepfather, having serious marks on his body. Child Protection intervened quickly, and the boy was placed in emergency care in a protection center, having a deep fear of returning home. The police issued a temporary protection order against the 43-year-old man, who was detained for 24 hours but was later released under judicial control. The child's mother and her partner were interviewed, and the family has another 3-year-old child, with the mother being pregnant. The case continues to be investigated by the authorities.