Two charged with child abuse after incident at Sunset Beach pier

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WWAY) — Two people are facing charges following an alleged child abuse incident at Sunset Beach.

According to the Sunset Beach Police Department, the incident happened Friday evening, April 3, beneath the Sunset Beach pier.

Police said a 911 caller reported a man was holding a child upside down by her legs with her face submerged in the water against her will while she was screaming and crying.

Authorities identified the suspects as Christopher Maurice Lee of Longs, South Carolina, and Lesley Suzanne McClam of Calabash.

Both have been charged with one count of misdemeanor child abuse.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact the Sunset Beach Police Department.

The investigation remains ongoing.