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Sofia Petkar

Reality star David Eason claims mother-in-law LOCKED toddler daughter in a room as custody battle escalates

Teen Mom 2 star David Eason has accused his mother-in-law of locking his two-year-old daughter in a room while she showered.

The reality star called 911 after his wife Jenelle Evans’ mum Barbara was unable to open the door again leaving toddler Ensley distressed.

According to reports in TMZ, David was not present at the property when he called for assistance.

It is claimed he made the 911 call after Jenelle’s nine year old son Jace told him what happened.

David and Jenelle lost custody of their three kids after David shot and killed the family dog in May.

Jenelle's husband fatally shot their pet dog Nugget in May (Patrick McMullan via Getty Image)

Two of the three kids - Jace and Ensley - are currently being looked after by Jenelle’s mum at her North Carolina home since June 4.

TMZ claims that during David’s phone call to 911, he instructed dispatchers to get child services involved citing his kids’ safety.

He was allegedly advised to contact them directly, and it remains unclear if he ever went ahead with this.

Jenelle was fired from MTV after her husband killed the family dog (j_evans1219/Instagram)

It is also claimed that Barbara managed to release the child from the locked room without assistance.

The incident comes just days after 27-year-old Jenelle allegedly requested a welfare check at her mum’s house after claiming of screaming in the background when she rang to check on her children.

The couple’s custody battle for their kids continues.

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