Northern Cape man jailed for 10 years for attempted murder of his 6-year-old son

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A 26-year-old Northern Cape man has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of the attempted murder of his six-year-old son.

Police said that on January 16 2020 a complaint of child abuse had been received from a concerned community member and upon investigation police found the man's son with multiple injuries on his back, neck and face.“The mother of the child admitted to the beatings and was also living in fear of the accused,” police added.

“It is our priority as the police, especially the FCS Unit to ensure that those who abuse children and women face jail time,” said Mills.

 

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10 years for attempted murder of a child? This is appalling.

10 years! Bathong! South Africa's justice system is a curse to women and children

Only 10?

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