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Suspects who allegedly burned boy to death remanded by court

Three suspects aged between 30 and 41 years appeared in the Centane magistrate's court on Friday for allegedly burning and beating a 12-year-old boy to death.

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There was a history of domestic violence between them, which propelled the wife to apply for a protection order against the husband. Stock photo.
There was a history of domestic violence between them, which propelled the wife to apply for a protection order against the husband. Stock photo. There was a history of domestic violence between them, which propelled the wife to apply for a protection order against the husband. Stock photo. Picture: 123RF/ALLAN SWART

Three suspects aged between 30 and 41 years appeared in the Centane magistrate's court on Friday for allegedly burning and beating a 12-year-old boy to death.

Eastern Cape police spokesperson Lt-Col Siphokazi Mawisa, said their arrests followed an incident at Nkondwane Location in Centane on September 12.

“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.

“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.”

Police arrested the suspects for murder . They were remanded in custody.

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