A tragic incident as a 38-year-old man from Extension 4, Kgakala Township in Leeudoringstad, South Africa is expected to appear in court after allegedly hitting a five-month-old baby with a spade.
The cruel act reportedly
happened on Saturday, November 5 and the suspect was arrested on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
According to a report
at the disposal of the South African Police Service (SAPS), the 16-year-old
mother of the five-month-old infant had an argument with her uncle on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Her uncle then went outside and came back with a spade and
tried to assault the niece but ended up hitting the five-month-old baby boy
the mother was carrying on her back.
The Police spokesperson,
Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani said the baby was taken to a local clinic
where he was transported to Wolmaransstad Hospital and ultimately transferred
to Tshepong Hospital where he sadly died due to head injuries.
The spokesperson further
stated that the suspect is expected to appear in the Leeudoringstad Magistrates
Court on Tuesday, November 9, 2022 for murder”.
The North-West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned
the incident and applauded the police for their swift reaction
that led to the arrest of the man.
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