An anonymous witness claimed they saw a staff member "boot" a resident three times and took photographs of the incident moments later. Eeze Residential Care said it had launched an internal investigation and suspended the employee concerned while enquiries continue. An Eeze Residential Care spokesperson said: "Eeze Care takes the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all residents extremely seriously. "Relevant safeguarding authorities have been notified, and we are working closely with all appropriate stakeholders, including the Police, Croydon Adult Social Care, Care Quality Commission (CQC), healthcare professionals, family members and the wider professional network involved in the resident's care. "A safeguarding referral has been received from the care provider and our Adult Social Care service is investigating.