Disturbing moment stranger KISSES child, 2, before blowing out girl’s birthday cake as mum blasts ‘disgusting’ move

THIS is the shocking moment a man kisses a toddler on the cheek before blowing out her birthday candles. The child’s mother, Cassie Berrios, slammed the “disgusting” incident that interrupted her child’s second birthday at a restaurant in Kansas, US. The man kissed the child on the side of the face Credit: Facebook/Wichita By E.B. After kissing the two-year-old he blew out her birthday candles Credit: Facebook/Wichita By E.B. Footage shows the man brazenly approaching the toddler moments after she innocently waved at the camera. A sprinkle-covered ice cream cup with a burning candle had been placed in front of the tot when he suddenly approached from behind and planted a kiss on her cheek. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The outraged mum claimed the strange man was the owner of Stearman Bar and Grill, where the group were celebrating, according to her post on Facebook. She said: ” While attempting to blow out her candle a MAN who has now been identified as the very owner of Stearman Bar and Grill, approached my TODDLER enjoying her moment by putting his arm around her, called her beautiful and attempted to give her a kiss on her innocent lips. A loved on wiped the child’s cheek after the shock incident Credit: Facebook/Wichita By E.B. The toddler innocently waved prior to the ordeal Credit: Facebook/Wichita By E.B. “Luckily in that moment my daughter moved her head in the opposite direction causing him to kiss her on her right cheek but still very near her lips.” The restaurant later qualified that the man was an “equity holder” at the establishment. One of the girl’s loved ones wiped at the cheek where the kiss landed before the mother reportedly confronted the man, telling him he can’t kiss other people’s children. He then reportedly told her to go “F**k” herself after which he stormed from the premise. Most read in The Sun No arrests have been made but police have opened an investigation after being called to the bar after reports of a battery on a child, KAKE reports. Cassie said: “The staff of the restaurant did not seemed surprised by this man’s gross actions and were very quick to inform us that he was the Owner of Stearman Restaurant.” She decided to share her experience as a warning for other parents to remain “cautious and aware”. The video has since gone viral and prompted a response from the Kansas eatery. They said: “An incident occurred on Friday, August 28th at Stearman Bar & Grill that involved an unpleasant interaction between one of our equity holders and a guest. “The safety and satisfaction of our customers is our highest priority. “We are taking steps to ensure that this type of conduct does not happen again. “Our team strives to be a part of the community that provides good food & service at reasonable pricing every day. “Please be assured that the actions of one individual are not a reflection of the goodwill and hospitality of our other 400 incredible employees. “We ask for your continued support and trust while we work through this unfortunate issue.” The man is believed to own A&M Management Group, which operates several restaurants in the surrounding Wichita area. Comment now