By Betha Madhomu
Cape Town – Mothibistad Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced a 21-year-old man to six years in prison for assaulting a two-year-old child.
The sentence, handed down on Monday, includes a five-year suspension.
The incident occurred on August 22, 2023, when the victim, a toddler, was playing outside his residence.
“The Court heard during the trial that, on Tuesday 22 August 2023, the victim, a 2-year-old toddler was playing outside at the place of residence, when the accused was seen hitting him with a brick in the face.
“The accused, who is the cousin to the victim, then left the child unconscious and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment,” police spokesperson Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said in a statement.
Following the attack, a case of assault was reported to the police.
Detective Sergeant Matshediso John Boikanyo led the investigation, which resulted in the successful arrest and conviction of the suspect.
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