Eastern Cape Court Remands Suspects In Brutal Killing Of 12-Year-Old Boy

Three men, aged between 30 and 41, appeared before the Centane Magistrate’s Court on Friday following allegations that they burned and beat a 12-year-old boy to death. The suspects have been remanded in custody as police continue their investigation.

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Eastern Cape police spokesperson Lt-Col Siphokazi Mawisa confirmed the arrests stemmed from an incident on September 12 at Nkondwane Location in Centane.

“It is alleged that the 12-year-old boy and other local boys were playing football when a male came and grabbed him. He allegedly slapped and kicked him, accusing the boy of stealing money. Another boy was also assaulted and accused of stealing money,” Mawisa said.

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“The boys were forcefully taken to a homestead where they were assaulted and set alight. One of the boys managed to extinguish the flames and escaped but the other one was unable to escape.

“He was rushed to Butterworth hospital and later to Frere hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,” Mawisa added.

Police have charged the three suspects with murder and remanded them in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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