Christmas tree camera catches nanny 'abuse' Published duration 12 December 2016

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A nanny in France has been caught by a tiny camera under a Christmas tree allegedly abusing a child in her care.

A Toulouse father found footage of his two-year-old daughter being shaken, having her hair pulled and a spoon forced into her mouth at home.

The 49-year-old nanny has been taken into custody and police say they are investigating to see if there are other victims.

Her lawyer is quoted as saying that life had got "on top of her" and that "difficulties had built up".