By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 38 YEAR-OLD MAN arrested for allegedly killing a five months-old boy with a spade. According to the North West police, a commotion ensued between the mother (16) of the baby and her uncle at Extension 4, Kgakala Township in Leeudoringstad on Saturday.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Amanda Funani said, the uncle then went outside, came back with a spade and tried to assault the niece. Funani said, however, the uncle ended up hitting the baby boy whom her mother was carrying on her back.
“The baby was taken to a local clinic, where he was transported to Wolmaransstad Hospital and ultimately transferred to Tshepong Hospital, where he died due to head injuries.
“The suspect is expected to appear in the Leeudoringstad Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, 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.
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