By Obakeng Maje

JOUBERTON:  A 25-year-old man in Jouberton extension 12 near Klerksdorp was arrested by the police after he allegedly hacked a two year-old boy to death. 

It is alleged that on Friday at about 20:30 the mother of a child and her boyfriend suspect had an argument at the nearby tavern.  

“The argument led to a fight and the suspect allegedly left the tavern and the mother followed him” Warrant Officer Sam Tselane said. The suspect allegedly kidnapped a child and the search for the baby ensued.

“The police managed to locate the suspect and question him about the baby” Tselane said.

He told the police where the baby is.

The tiny body of a baby was found in a bucket at the toilet with a head injuries sustained.

“The suspect was arrested and will appear tomorrow before magistrate for murder.