Tongaat mom arrested for beating son (6)
A Tongaat mother has been arrested after her six-year-old son was severely beaten.
The following story carries details of child abuse which some might find upsetting.
The boy was apparently assaulted last night for misbehaving.
It's alleged his mother left him locked up alone in their Hambanathi home and went to work at a tavern in the Tongaat CBD.
A neighbour alerted a local security group who called the police.
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The child, who suffered severe facial injuries, including two black eyes, swollen lips and lacerations has been removed from the home.
"Police in Tongaat are investigating a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following the incident where a 6-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by his mother on Thursday," said KZN SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.
"A 24-year-old was arrested, she is expected to appear before the Verulam Magistrate court on Monday, 26th of February."
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