it would seem so.. As there is no way a child could be in a foot well and in a car seat.
Whats worse is, the first time the chair was pushed back, they saw the potential life threatening consequences. Then when the chair was moved forwards again, the child played up (or made a noise) which angered the man again, so he did it again, that time, harder and for longer.
Have to agree with TTT, such malice with intent.