LISTEN: Boyfriend in Phoenix assault video hands himself over to police, vehicle torched
The 20-year-old Phoenix man who allegedly filmed his girlfriend assaulting her 4-year-old daughter is now sitting in Westville Prison.
Police say the man handed himself over and had his bail revoked out of fear for his life.
This after his car was torched allegedly by angry community members on Thursday night.
Phoenix SAPS spokesperson, Loiuse Naidoo says a case of malicious damage to property is being investigated.
This after his car was torched allegedly by angry community members on Thursday night.
Phoenix SAPS spokesperson, Loiuse Naidoo says a case of malicious damage to property is being investigated.
She says the man handed himself over to the investigating officer with the assistance of his attorney.
A shocking video of the assault sparked outrage across Durban this week.
The mother and her partner both face charges of attempted murder.
They are due back in court next month.
The little girl remains in hospital where she is receiving treatment.
The Department of Social Development says she will be cared for at a place of safety once discharged.
The mother and her partner both face charges of attempted murder.
They are due back in court next month.
The little girl remains in hospital where she is receiving treatment.
The Department of Social Development says she will be cared for at a place of safety once discharged.
Social workers say she faces a long road to recovery, as she would have experienced both physical and psychological trauma.