- The awkward second went viral on social media after viewers raised considerations
- MailOnline has revealed {that a} vacationer from Italy has been recognized because the wrongdoer.
- The person has defended his actions however has deleted all his social media accounts
The person caught on digicam biting off a baby's ear in the course of the World Snooker Championship was an Italian vacationer, who has defended the incident, MailOnline has revealed.
Forklift truck operator Stefano Voci, 43, was seen biting and scratching the boy throughout a weird interview given by Stephen Hendry, which sparked widespread outrage and a police investigation.
And he later defended his actions in an emotional publish, saying it was a standard option to categorical affection for a cherished one.
MailOnline has established that the kid within the footage is a relative of Vossi – however we’re not naming him.
The incident in Sheffield was investigated by South Yorkshire Police and earlier this week they introduced the case had been “closed” and no additional motion could be taken.
In April a person (left) was seen biting off a younger boy's ear in the course of the BBC's snooker protection.
MailOnline can reveal the person concerned was Stefano Voci (left), 43, a forklift truck operator
We will now reveal that the person was Italian nationwide Vosi, who was travelling from his dwelling in Desio, close to Milan, to go to family in Sheffield, the place he’s additionally vice-president of the native blood donor group.
When the footage started circulating in Italy final month, Vosi took to social media and tried to elucidate his actions on Fb.
He wrote: 'There are numerous clarifications to be given however every little thing is in course of. I used to be additionally an individual who shared love and affection like others, who was uncovered in a malicious method.'
Her publish recognized her relationship with a man who we’re not reproducing, then added: 'All of the photographs are edited on social networks, these photographs aren’t mine, they’re simply doing it to impress me… no extra hate.'
It then concludes: 'My household is ok and nearer than ever, I don't care if my face is throughout social media with photomontages and faux posts. Simply depart my household alone. God bless you all and want you all one of the best.'
He has deleted all his accounts – and several other members of his household have accomplished the identical. However MailOnline has found a publish on his now-deleted Fb web page during which he tried to elucidate his actions.
Within the footage, the boy appeared unperturbed as he observed that he might be seen on the reside broadcast after which smiled and waved on the digicam when the person stepped again.
Vossi (proper) was in Sheffield from Italy to go to family and has since deleted all social media
Vosi then realised that his voice was being recorded and he started shaking his head forwards and backwards with a pretend smile.
“After reviewing the video, officers have decided no crime was dedicated and an investigation has been launched,” a police spokesperson stated earlier this week.
By the following morning, the video had over 12 million views and 58,000 likes, with x customers expressing their horror at it.
The footage was taken when seven-time champion Hendry was discussing David Gilbert's final 16 match towards Robert Milkins with Hazel Irvine.
