Picture: A man sentenced to four years for injuring an infant/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man who tried to separate a fighting couple was sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Galeshewe Regional Court for attempted murder. On 14 January 2023, Basie Mock (39) intervened in a fight between his neighbours. According to the Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane, the accused picked up a stone and threw it towards the couple, however the stone struck the couple’s six month old infant on the head.
“The infant suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. The accused was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He was sentenced to four years imprisonment for attempted murder,” he said.
Meanwhile, Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the Investigating Officer, D/WO Aretha Claasen for the excellent investigation and persistence in ensuring that, justice prevails and brings closure to the victim family.
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