By Obakeng Maje
Vioolsdrift-Police are investigating a case of three counts of attempted murder after a 35 year old husband and father was arrested on Sunday at his residence in Tambo Street, Vioolsdrift.
“It is alleged that the man fed his two children aged 4 and 9 years old and his wife poison earlier in the day. It is further alleged that the father took blue poison that is used by farmers to kill worms and mixed it with tea. The potion was given to his wife and the two children to drink” Lieutenant Andrea Cloete said.

The unsuspecting victims drank the poisoned tea. The community found the victims writhing in pain and alerted police who found them to be in a serious condition. They were immediately taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The mother and 9 year old boy are in a critical but stable condition in the Springbok Hospital and will be discharge today.
A 4 year-old daughter was transported via an emergency medical helicopter from Springbok hospital to Kimberley Hospital. She is also in a critical condition.

“The suspect was arrested and will appear in the Springbok Magistrate court tomorrow. The reason for poisoning his family is not yet known. Police have seized the poison containers and other exhibits which will be sent for analysis” Cloete said.
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