Child-slapping boy in Outapi court today
A 17-year-old boy who assaulted a five-year-old girl on a video clip is facing two criminal charges.
TUNOHOLE MUNGOBA
ONGWEDIVA
Omusati police have confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old who was seen in a video clip assaulting a five-year-old girl.
The video has gone viral on social media and the boy is appearing before the Outapi Magistrate's Court today on two charges - assault and contravening the Child Care and Protection Act.
The assault happened at Oshaala village in the Onesi constituency on 6 April.
“It is alleged that the suspect beat the victim with open hands until she fell to the ground and allegedly further instructed a friend to take a video clip and also circulate it on social media. The elders were not home during the incident,” said Omusati police commissioner Moses Simaho.
The suspect is being detained at the Tsandi police station. He is a grade 8 learner at Oshaala Combined School. The police investigation continues.
ONGWEDIVA
Omusati police have confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old who was seen in a video clip assaulting a five-year-old girl.
The video has gone viral on social media and the boy is appearing before the Outapi Magistrate's Court today on two charges - assault and contravening the Child Care and Protection Act.
The assault happened at Oshaala village in the Onesi constituency on 6 April.
“It is alleged that the suspect beat the victim with open hands until she fell to the ground and allegedly further instructed a friend to take a video clip and also circulate it on social media. The elders were not home during the incident,” said Omusati police commissioner Moses Simaho.
The suspect is being detained at the Tsandi police station. He is a grade 8 learner at Oshaala Combined School. The police investigation continues.
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