5 year old boy abused, severely assaulted, parents sentenced

South African Police Service

5 year old boy abused, severely assaulted, parents sentenced
5 year old boy abused, severely assaulted, parents sentenced

Sgt Lebogang Serati was the investigation officer in a Noupoort case, where the parents of a 5 year old boy was arrested for abuse. The child was severely assaulted by the father on 8 July 2018, and admitted to hospital with serious head injuries.

The SAPS Management in the Northern Cape has praised the investigating officers for their commitment and dedication in ensuring that the offenders are brought to justice. On 6 March 2019 the father was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for assault with the intention to commit grievous bodily harm and a further 6 years imprisonment was handed down to both parents for failing to seek medical assistance for the child.

The parents were sentenced in the Noupoort Regional Court and the sentences of the father will not run concurrently.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service