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Jealous Boyfriend Attacks Disabled Son Of Lover

Police claim the clip shows Jefferson Basilio, 27, who is the mothers boyfriend, twisting the boys arms and bending back his legs into awkward positions.

A video footage has appear online showing a man attacking a young disabled boy who has a muscle weakening disease.

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Accoring to reports, the video filmed on a hidden camera set up by the 13-year-old's mother in Brazil on Saturday after she noticed mysterious marks on his skin.

The youngster, who was not named, has Batten disease which means he has a limited life expectancy and suffers from severe mobility problems.

He can be heard screaming in pain in parts of the footage, before being carried to another room out of sight.

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Basilio reportedly admitted attacking the boy to his mother - but refused to give any evidence to police.

His mother told Brazilian media: “If I had not done it, my son could be dead.

"He was jealous because he wanted to travel, he wanted to do lots.

"My heart is aching too, that man has to pay. He has to pay, have to pay dearly for what he did."

Basilio, who is yet to appear in court, could face up to 15 years in Brazilian jail if found guilty, Mirror.com.uk reported.

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