Cape Town – A 31-year-old woman from George was arrested and is expected to make her first court appearance in the George Magistrates’ court on Tuesday, January 03 in connection with the assault of a toddler, as police look to eradicate gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as well as crimes against children.
According to South African Police Service spokesperson, Sergeant Christopher Spies said that the mother found bruises on her son after she picked him up from relatives.
“Investigation reveals that on Tuesday, 27 December 2022 the mother of the two-year-old boy left him in the care of relatives at Rosedale near Pacaltsdorp in George. On her return, she noticed injuries to his face and took him for medical treatment to the local hospital.
“Medical personnel later summoned police who then found the victim with injuries to his face and an open wound and bruises around the eyes inflicted with an unknown object,” Spies said.
Detectives attached to the George Family violence, Child protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit arrested the mother’s relative on Thursday, December 29 on a charge of child abuse.
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In another incident, Oudtshoorn Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit arrested a 31-year-old man on Monday, December 26 on a charge of assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm and child abuse.
“It is alleged that the suspect assaulted his one year old boy on Saturday, 24 December 2022 at Heideblom Lane, Bridgeton in Oudtshoorn,” Spies said.
Spies confirmed that the accused made his first court appearance on Wednesday, December 28 on the mentioned charge. The case was postponed to January 04, 2023, for further investigation. He was remanded in custody.
The sergeant also urged the public to refrain from circulating the video on various social media platforms in the interest of protecting the identity of the victim.
Western Cape police management warned those who threatens the safety of children that they will face the full might of the law once arrested.
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