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Nicolas Cage may be investigated for child abuse.

Nicolas Cage may be investigated for child abuse after allegedly dropping his 5-year-old son when he was intoxicated on the night of his April 15 arrest. Cage was arrested recently for domestic battery, disturbing the peace and public intoxication.

A police report obtained by TMZ stated that his wife Alice told police that Cage, due to his drunken state, fell while holding their son Kal-El. The fall caused their son to suffer a minor abrasion to his left knee.

However, a witness told cops another story. He claims he saw “Mr. Cage pull the male child to the ground by his hand.”

A child abuse detective was notified. Cops said they wanted to interview Kal-El but his mother wouldn’t allow it.

RadarOnline.com said that the child abuse detective determined that no further investigation is needed, but a Child Protective Service rep may be contacted and an investigation could be launched.

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